11/12/2025
Struggling to take your first steps in the morning?
You’re not alone — and the good news is there are simple ways to reduce heel pain before it takes over your day.
Most people jump straight to painkillers or Google quick fixes… but these don’t solve the real issue.
Here are the 3 evidence-backed techniques we recommend at Northern Beaches Heel Pain Clinic to loosen tight tissues, reduce morning pain, and help you stay active:
1️⃣ Calf Stretching
Tight calves pull on the heel and make morning pain worse. Stretch 30 seconds, 3x/day for 3 weeks.
If the pain doesn’t improve — that’s your sign to get assessed.
2️⃣ Tennis Ball Roll
Great for morning stiffness. Helps loosen fascia and reduce that “first step pain.”
3️⃣ Dowel (Broomstick) Release
A deeper fascial release that stimulates healing. Uncomfortable, but effective.
If you’ve tried these and you’re still hobbling out of bed, the problem is deeper — usually due to foot misalignment, not just tightness.
📍 At Northern Beaches Heel Pain Clinic, we fix the cause, not just the symptoms — without relying on orthotics long-term.
📲 Book your 60% OFF heel pain assessment and get a personalised plan to walk pain-free again.