11/12/2025
🦶 Heel pain slowing you down? It might be plantar fasciitis.
If your first steps in the morning feel like walking on nails—or your heels ache after standing or walking—your plantar fascia might be inflamed.
👣 What is it?
Plantar fasciitis is irritation of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. It helps support your arch, but when overstressed, it can cause sharp heel pain—especially with your first steps after rest.
💥 Common triggers:
- Long hours on your feet
- Flat or unsupportive shoes
- Sudden increase in activity
- Tight calf muscles or high arches
💡 What helps?
- Orthotics or heel cushions for extra support
- Supportive footwear (yes, even indoors!)
- Gentle stretching for your calves and arches
- Ice massage or rolling a frozen water bottle under your foot
🙋♂️ Good news: It's treatable. Most cases of plantar fasciitis improve with simple, consistent care.
📌 Tip: Don’t wait for the pain to “go away on its own.” Early care = faster relief.
Call Ancaster Foot Clinic to book your assessment today.
📱 905-648-9176
💻 www.ancasterfootclinic.ca
🖱 ancasterfootclinic@gmail.com
📍 2-352 Wilson St. E., Ancaster, ON L9G 2C2