Conditions we treat
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Surrey, BC
Those first stabbing steps out of bed are the signature of plantar fasciitis — one of the most treatable causes of heel pain.
What it feels like
- Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning or after sitting
- Pain that eases as you warm up, then returns after long standing or walking
- Tenderness where the heel meets the arch
Why it happens
The plantar fascia is the thick band supporting your arch. Repeated overload — a jump in activity, long hours standing, unsupportive footwear, tight calves — creates a stubborn, under-healing irritation at its attachment to the heel.
How we can help
We start by working out what's overloading your plantar fascia in the first place — footwear, activity, tightness or something else — because that shapes everything that follows. Your practitioner then builds a care plan around your specific case and reviews it as your heel responds. If yours is a stubborn case, they'll talk you through the options that might suit you.
Related reading: Shockwave therapy in Surrey — what it treats and what to expect.
Common questions
Why is it worst with my first steps in the morning?
The tissue shortens overnight and then gets loaded suddenly the moment you stand, which is what produces that stabbing first step. It is one of the clearest signals we look for when assessing heel pain.
Do I need orthotics?
Some people benefit and others do not. Footwear and support can form part of a plan, but calf and foot capacity — plus how much standing and walking your day involves — usually matter more. We would rather find what is driving it than default to a device.