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Heel Pain Assessment & Management

Is heel pain affecting your daily activities, walking, or exercise?

Our podiatrists and physiotherapists assess heel pain to identify contributing factors and determine the most appropriate treatment options for your individual presentation.

Heel Pain Assessment & Management

Is heel pain affecting your daily activities, walking, or exercise?

Our podiatrists and physiotherapists assess heel pain to identify contributing factors and determine the most appropriate treatment options for your individual presentation.

Book your heel pain assessment today

Phone 07 5571 7329

Why do I have heel pain?

Heel pain can occur for a variety of reasons and may be associated with factors such as tissue overload, plantar fascia irritation, altered foot mechanics, joint stiffness, footwear factors, activity levels, or changes in training or load.

A thorough assessment is important to determine the most likely contributing factors to your symptoms and the most appropriate management approach.

What is the plantar fascia?

The plantar fascia is a strong band of connective tissue that runs along the underside of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the front of the foot.

It helps support the arch of the foot and plays an important role in absorbing and transferring load during walking and activity.

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Do I have heel pain or plantar fasciitis?

Heel pain may arise from several possible structures and conditions, one of the more common being plantar fascia irritation.

Plantar fasciitis is one possible diagnosis associated with pain around the underside of the heel, however other causes of heel pain may also need to be considered during assessment.

What is plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a condition involving irritation and degeneration of the plantar fascia, commonly associated with pain at the heel—particularly during weight-bearing activities.

Why are my first steps each day painful?

Many people with plantar fascia-related heel pain report increased discomfort during their first steps in the morning or after periods of rest.

This is a common symptom pattern associated with plantar fascia irritation.

Why is activity painful?

In some cases, prolonged standing, walking, running, or increased activity levels may aggravate heel pain symptoms depending on the underlying condition.

Load management is often an important part of treatment planning.

Have you treated many people with heel pain?

Heel pain is one of the more common conditions assessed and managed by our podiatrists and physiotherapists.

How can you help me?

At your initial consultation, your practitioner will perform a detailed assessment to determine the most likely factors contributing to your heel pain.

Based on your assessment findings, we will develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your condition, goals, and individual presentation.

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Why Do You Use X-Rays?

X-rays may be recommended where clinically appropriate to assist in assessing the bones, joints, and structural features of the foot.

Imaging can provide additional information that helps your practitioner better understand your presentation and support diagnosis, treatment planning, and management decisions where necessary.

In some cases, foot structure and mechanics may contribute to altered loading patterns through the foot and lower limb, which can influence symptoms and movement patterns.

However, imaging is only used when relevant to your clinical presentation and assessment findings.

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What Are Heel Spurs?

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A heel spur is a bony growth that can develop on the underside of the heel bone over time.

Heel spurs are often associated with long-term loading changes and stress at the attachment point of soft tissues around the heel.

Importantly, the presence of a heel spur does not always mean it is the direct cause of pain—many people have heel spurs without symptoms.

When heel pain is present, the discomfort is often related to irritation of the surrounding soft tissues or associated structures rather than the spur itself.

What Is Sever’s Disease?

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Sever’s disease is a common cause of heel pain in growing children and adolescents, particularly those involved in running, jumping, or sport.

It occurs when the growth plate at the back of the heel becomes irritated due to repetitive loading and traction from surrounding muscles and soft tissues during periods of growth.

Symptoms commonly include pain at the back or underside of the heel, particularly during or after activity.

Management typically focuses on reducing aggravating factors, modifying activity where appropriate, improving lower limb function, and addressing contributing biomechanical factors identified during assessment.

What Can Be Done About Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain & Heel Spurs?

Management of heel pain depends on the underlying diagnosis, severity of symptoms, and the factors contributing to your condition.

Following a thorough assessment, treatment may include hands-on therapy, exercise prescription, load management advice, footwear recommendations, rehabilitation strategies, orthotic therapy where clinically appropriate, and other evidence-based treatment approaches.

Our goal is to identify the factors contributing to your heel pain and develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual presentation.

Heel Pain Can Be Managed

Heel pain can make walking, exercise, and everyday activities uncomfortable—particularly first thing in the morning or after periods of rest.

Our podiatrists and physiotherapists regularly assess and manage heel pain, plantar fascia-related pain, and other heel conditions.

Treatment recommendations are tailored to the individual and may aim to improve comfort, support function, and help you return to the activities that matter most to you.

Depending on your condition, orthotics may be recommended where appropriate, however we also offer a range of other treatment options based on your assessment findings and treatment goals.

Book your heel pain assessment today

 

Phone 07 5571 7329

What you need to know about heel pain

1. Heel pain may persist without appropriate management

Heel pain can sometimes improve with rest or reduced activity, however persistent or recurring symptoms may require assessment to determine the contributing factors and most appropriate treatment approach.

2. What can you do immediately?

Simple self-management strategies such as icing, activity modification, and supportive footwear may help provide temporary symptom relief for some people.

Rolling your foot on a frozen water bottle may help reduce discomfort in some cases, although this is not a substitute for professional assessment and treatment where symptoms persist.

Your practitioner may also prescribe specific exercises or rehabilitation strategies based on your individual presentation.

3. Orthotics

Orthotics can be a useful treatment option for some patients with heel pain when clinically appropriate.

Depending on your condition and assessment findings, other treatment options may also be considered as part of a broader management plan.

Your practitioner will discuss the most suitable treatment recommendations for your individual needs.

4. Shoes vs barefoot

Supportive footwear may help reduce heel pain symptoms for some individuals by improving comfort and reducing loading through sensitive tissues.

Some people may find barefoot walking on hard surfaces aggravates their symptoms.

Your practitioner can provide footwear recommendations based on your presentation and lifestyle.

5. Gold Coast beaches

Walking barefoot on sand may be comfortable for some individuals and aggravating for others depending on their condition and foot mechanics.

Your practitioner can advise whether barefoot walking is appropriate for you based on your assessment findings and current symptoms.

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