If you’re struggling with heel or arch pain, especially first thing in the morning, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis—a common and frustrating condition we treat regularly at Ripple Podiatry.
In this blog, we explore how to effectively treat plantar fasciitis by going beyond short-term fixes to address the true cause of the problem.
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👉 Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis – Ripple Podiatry
Why Does Plantar Fasciitis Happen?
Plantar fasciitis develops when your feet are doing more than their fair share of the work. Often, this happens because your bigger muscle groups (like your hips and glutes) aren’t engaging properly—forcing your feet to absorb more impact than they’re designed for.
When your feet are overworked or misused day after day, it leads to microtears, thickening of the fascia, and ongoing irritation—especially first thing in the morning or after sitting for a while.
Ripple Podiatry’s Approach to Treatment
We believe in a multi-faceted, whole-body approach to treatment that helps your body re-learn how to move efficiently—reducing pain and preventing recurrence.
Here’s what that includes:
✅ 1. Gait Training
We analyse how you walk and move to identify dysfunctional patterns, then retrain your gait so big muscles lead the movement and your feet can relax and follow.
✅ 2. Neural & Pelvic Stability
Many cases of plantar fasciitis involve poor pelvic or core stability. If your hips and pelvis aren’t stabilising, your feet will try to compensate—leading to excessive tension and fatigue.
✅ 3. Offloading the Fascia
You can’t stop using your feet, but we can reduce the strain:
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Custom orthotics to support the arch
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Footwear modifications to offload pressure
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Manual therapy or massage to improve circulation and reduce thickening
✅ 4. Tissue Healing & Rehab
To heal existing damage (like fascia thickening or microtears), we use:
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Shockwave therapy to break down scar tissue and stimulate repair
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Strength training to activate muscles along the kinetic chain
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Habit breaking to change how your body distributes force with daily movements
What You Can Do at Home
Consistency is key. We’ll help you:
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Learn how to activate glutes instead of relying on foot muscles
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Train your body to balance through the core, not the ankles
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Choose footwear that supports proper biomechanics
By working on these habits outside the clinic, you’ll support faster healing and long-term relief.
Treat the Cause, Not Just the Symptoms
At Ripple Podiatry, we don’t just want your pain to go away—we want it to stay away. That means uncovering the root cause of your plantar fasciitis and addressing it at every level.
We use a combination of:
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Holistic podiatry care
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Biomechanical assessments
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Neuromuscular retraining
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Individualised treatment plans
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
If you’re experiencing ongoing heel or arch pain, don’t wait for it to get worse. Book an appointment with Ripple Podiatry and let us help you move better, feel better, and stay pain-free.