Services

Heel Pain

At Active Step we solve heel pain that may be causing you excruciating pain when you step out of bed in the morning, or make standing on your feet at work all day utterly miserable.

What Causes Heel Pain?

Left untreated, heel pain can lead to more serious problems down the road.

The most common cause of heel pain in adults is Plantar Fasciitis, which is now more accurately referred to as Plantar Fasciopathy. This is due to the fact that research has shown the condition to be more degenerative in nature as opposed to inflammatory, which has affected the way in which it is now treated.

Typically sufferers of the condition will describe intense pain in the heel first thing in the morning or after periods of rest which eases with activity.

In children, the most common type of heel pain is Sever’s and symptoms are typically described at the back of the heel bone at the insertion of the Achilles tendon. Sever’s is most commonly seen in very active children and adolescents.

There are several risk factors for developing Plantar Fasciopathy that are not limited to: obesity, occupations that require long periods of standing or walking, running and extremely flat or high arched foot types and poor footwear choices.

Common issues that we treat include:

Patient Testimonials

Lorri S-B
Lorri S-B
2023-03-23
Such a warm and friendly clinic. My treatment was explained in detail and I felt immediately at ease on my first visit.
Paula Slowen
Paula Slowen
2023-02-28
Very friendly and professional. Had confidence in the treatment recommended and the expertise.
Jo Vincent
Jo Vincent
2023-02-23
Amazing service. Knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended
Martin Fleming
Martin Fleming
2023-02-22
Very friendly and competent. Definitely recommend !
Penny Earl
Penny Earl
2023-02-21
We got a same day appointment. Mike had fungal nail infection, an open wound and painful Athlete’s foot. These were all greatly improved after the initial visit. It felt quite miraculous! Not cheap but well worth the money.
Emma Humphrey
Emma Humphrey
2023-01-31
Very professional and thorough treatment. I can actually finally have confidence that I will run again.
Anxo Vilas
Anxo Vilas
2023-01-18
I went to Active Step after trying over the counter products as well as other podiatrists for years while my condition was getting worse instead of better. The service I got at Active Step couldn't have been any better and I've just been discharged successfully after 12 months of treatment. Jim, Zoe, Sophie and the rest of the team are not only highly professional, but also very personable and I cannot recommend them enough.