What Is Plantar Fasciitis – And Why Won’t It Just Go Away?
You wake up, swing your legs over the side of the bed, stand up—and bam. That sharp, hot-poker pain hits your heel like you just stepped on a Lego the size of a brick.
You limp for the first few steps. Maybe it eases a little once you get moving.
But every day? Same pain, same spot, same frustration.
Welcome to plantar fasciitis, the world’s most annoying (but fixable!) kind of heel pain.
And let’s clear something up right now:
If it hasn’t gone away on its own by now, it’s not going to.
Here’s why it keeps coming back—and what you can actually do about it.
So, What Is Plantar Fasciitis, Really?
Say hello to the plantar fascia—a strong, thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, from your heel to your toes. It’s like a built-in shock absorber that helps support your arch and foot movement.
But sometimes, that fascia gets irritated. Or inflamed. Or micro-torn from overuse, poor footwear, tight calves, or just being on your feet all day. And when it’s unhappy, you feel it hard and fast—right in the heel.
And no, you don’t have to be a runner to get it.
Plantar fasciitis hits all kinds of people—nurses, teachers, tradies, new parents, gym-goers, and yep… anyone who thought standing “just a bit longer” wouldn’t hurt.
Why Won’t It Just... Go Away?
Great question. And the answer is frustrating but true:
Because you’re still doing the things that caused it in the first place.
(And no, that’s not your fault. Most people have no idea.)
Plantar fasciitis is sneaky. It gets irritated slowly, over time. And once it’s inflamed, every step you take—especially first thing in the morning or after sitting—keeps poking the bear.
You might rest for a few days, or pop a painkiller, or switch shoes… and it might feel a bit better.
But unless you actually treat the root cause, it’s like putting tape over a leak and hoping the pipe will fix itself.
What Does Work?
Here’s where we get to the good news: physiotherapy helps. A lot.
At our Adamstown physiotherapy clinic, we see plantar fasciitis all the time, and we don’t just throw a generic stretch sheet at you and hope for the best.
We look at:
How your foot moves
What your walking pattern’s doing
Whether your calf muscles are tight
How your hips and ankles are loading your feet
And what kind of support you’re (or aren’t) getting from your shoes
Then we build a treatment plan that actually makes sense for you.
That might include:
Soft tissue work to ease the tension
Targeted exercises to strengthen and support the foot
Taping or strapping to take the pressure off
Advice on footwear or orthotics
A home plan that keeps working between sessions
Bottom Line: It’s Not Just a Foot Problem
Plantar fasciitis is a movement issue—not just a foot issue.
And if you treat it like a little ache that'll eventually go away on its own… well, chances are it’s going to hang around a lot longer than it needs to.
So if your heel’s been shouting at you every morning (or every step), it’s time to listen—and do something that actually works.
Need Help from a Physio Near Adamstown?
You don’t have to live with that stubborn foot pain.
Give us a call on 024957 3747 or drop into our Adamstown physiotherapy clinic and let’s take care of it properly. No guesswork. No fluff. Just a proper plan to get you back on your feet—literally.
Because walking shouldn’t feel like punishment.
And your mornings? They deserve better.
