Is the Pain in Your Heel or the Bottom of Your Foot Due to Plantar Fasciitis?
DOES YOUR HEEL OR BOTTOM OF YOUR FOOT HURT? • With the first few steps out of bed in the morning? • When walking after prolonged sitting? • When climbing stairs or standing on your toes? • After standing for long periods? If you answered yes to any of these, you might have plantar fasciitis. Let’s take a look at a quick couple of tests to find out more: • Hot Spot Test: Place your ankle onto your opposite knee and push along the bottom of your foot and heel to see if you have tender “hot spots” in the heel or arch of your foot. • Big Toe Extension (or Windlass test): Pull back your big toe. This will stretch the tissues on the bottom of the foot. If one or both tests cause pain, you might have plantar fasciitis DO NOT SELF-DIAGNOSE.
While these self-tests can provide clues, they should not replace a medical evaluation. See your physician or physical therapist. If you experience significant heel pain, especially with accompanying swelling, redness, or numbness, it’s crucial to see a doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS? The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. It supports the arch of the foot. With trauma or overuse, this tissue becomes inflamed and painful. Want to learn more about common causes of heel pain and how physical therapy can help? Join us on Tuesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. in the clinic for a Heel Pain Workshop. • Learn more about the foot and common causes of heel pain. • Learn how to release the tissues of your foot and calf using the Naboso Neuro Ball • Opportunity for a free 15-minute consult with a Doctor of Physical Therapy COST: $25 (includes a Naboso Neuro Ball, a $30 value). You must register by calling 858-675-1133 PRESENTED BY: Beth Scalone, PT, DPT, OCS Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist ARE YOU UNABLE TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP BUT WANT TO LEARN MORE? Call the office and ask to schedule a Free 15–20-minute consult with a physical therapist to see if physical therapy can help you recover from heel pain.
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