Suffering from heel pain in Adelaide? Step into relief with our trusted podiatrists who have been helping South Australians live pain-free for over two decades.

Heel pain can be an acute problem, but it can also become a chronic one—affecting every step you take, every moment you’re on your feet, and sometimes even those precious moments when you put your feet up.

It can be a crippling condition that can take over your life and make daily tasks you previously never thought twice about into something daunting.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

It’s why when we treat heel pain, we don’t just treat the symptoms you’re experiencing. We dig deeper, looking to the actual causes behind your pain. In this way, by treating both symptoms and causes, we put you on the path to a brighter future where you can be at your best all day, every day.

What are the symptoms of heel pain?

• Pain in your heel, which typically becomes more pronounced with activity such as walking or standing
• Difficulty bearing weight or standing
• Pain after extended rest such as when getting out of bed or getting off from a chair
• Swelling
• Tenderness around the border, underneath, or behind the heel

What are common causes of heel pain?

• Flat feet or feet that ‘turn in’
• Abnormal gait
• High arches
• Inadequate footwear / footwear not suited to your feet
• Repetitive stress or strain
• Increased standing, walking, or running
• Muscle tightness or weakness

Heel pain can often be attributed to conditions such as:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Heel spurs
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Fat pad atrophy—a lack of fat pad or cushioning under the heel

How do you treat heel pain?

Recommended treatment pathways will depend on your specific diagnosis and your individual circumstances. In general, treatment options we consider include but are not limited to:

• Massage and dry needling
• Taping the foot
• Soft custom-made orthotics
• Stretching and strengthening exercises
• Supportive footwear

Don’t let heel pain govern your life.

Take back control with our leading podiatrists who have a special interest in helping people eliminate or better manage pain.

It’s about preventing future issues and transforming lives in the short and long term.

Call 08 8338 0622 or book online today for expert heel pain treatment in Adelaide.