Plantar fasciitis.
That sharp stab in your heel with your first steps out of bed is one of the most recognisable signs of plantar fasciitis — and one of the most undertreated. Most cases respond well to physiotherapy. The longer it's left, the harder it becomes to resolve.
Symptoms we treat.
If you recognise several of these, early physio shortens the course significantly.
- 01Sharp heel pain on first steps in the morning
- 02Pain after sitting or standing for long periods
- 03Dull ache along the sole of the foot
- 04Tenderness at the base of the heel
- 05Tight calves and Achilles tendon
- 06Pain that worsens with barefoot walking
- 07Sports-related foot and heel pain
- 08Heel pain that has persisted for months
Why plantar fasciitis doesn't go away on its own.
The classic warning sign eases as the day goes on — which is exactly why many people put off treatment. The underlying tissue degeneration continues.
The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue connecting your heel to the base of your toes. When it's overloaded — through repetitive impact, sudden increases in activity, or prolonged time on hard floors — micro-tears develop and the tissue becomes irritated and degenerative.
The classic warning sign is sharp heel pain on your first steps in the morning. As the day goes on, it usually eases — which is why many people put off treatment. But the underlying tissue degeneration continues, and without addressing the muscle tightness and load patterns that created the problem, it rarely resolves on its own.
Felicia's approach combines dry needling to release the trigger points in your calf and intrinsic foot muscles, manual therapy to restore tissue mobility, and load management guidance so you can stay active while you recover.
Frequently asked.
Straight answers. If anything else comes up, message us on WhatsApp.
Plantar fasciitis is irritation and degeneration of the plantar fascia — the thick band of connective tissue running along the sole of the foot from the heel to the toes. It causes sharp heel pain, typically worst with the first steps in the morning or after periods of rest. Without treatment, it tends to become chronic and progressively harder to resolve.
Yes — dry needling is one of the most effective tools for plantar fasciitis. Trigger points in the calf muscles (gastrocnemius, soleus) and the intrinsic foot muscles directly refer pain to the heel and sole. Releasing these with dry needling reduces the pulling force on the plantar fascia and provides rapid pain relief, often within 2–3 sessions.
With proper treatment, most patients see significant improvement within 4–8 weeks. Untreated or poorly managed plantar fasciitis can persist for 12–18 months or longer. Early physiotherapy — addressing both the local fascia and the contributing muscle tightness — gives the fastest and most durable recovery.
Not necessarily. Complete rest is rarely the right answer. The goal is to identify which activities are aggravating the fascia and modify load rather than stop entirely. Swimming and cycling are typically well-tolerated. Felicia will help you manage load intelligently so you can stay active through recovery.
What patients actually say.
Verbatim, from Google reviews.
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