Heel pain treatment in Glasgow
Sore heels can make the first steps of the day difficult. Start with an assessment of your foot and lower limb at our Dennistoun clinic.
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568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP. Our Dennistoun clinic has step-free access. Call reception if you need help planning your visit.
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Which appointment should I book?
For heel pain, choose a Lower Body First MSK Appointment with Ollie or Mansi. This is a 60-minute assessment to work out the next step. Booking an assessment does not commit you to a treatment package.
- 568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP
- This link already selects Dennistoun and the appointment type. Choose a practitioner and time where offered.
- For help choosing, call reception on 0141 363 0306.
Heel pain in the morning?
Heel pain that keeps coming back needs more than a generic stretch. The Hub can assess the cause and guide you to the right next step.
Morning heel pain is often a clue, but it is not a diagnosis. We look at load, tissue, footwear, gait and the pattern of symptoms.
You deserve a clear answer, not more guessing.
At The Hub Glasgow, podiatry, physiotherapy, diagnostics and rehabilitation sit together. That means we can look at the problem properly and guide you to the right next step.
From everyday foot care to more complex pain.
The Hub Glasgow brings podiatry, MSK assessment, in-house diagnostic ultrasound, gait thinking and rehabilitation together. That is useful when symptoms are painful, recurring, unclear or stopping you from walking, running, training or working comfortably.
What it can feel like
Heel pain may be worse first thing in the morning, after rest, after long standing, during running, after running or when walking barefoot on hard floors.
Common causes
- Plantar heel pain
- Plantar fascia irritation
- Heel fat pad sensitivity
- Achilles insertion irritation
- Training, footwear or standing load changes
How we assess it
Assessment checks pain location, first-step symptoms, calf and foot capacity, footwear, activity load and whether diagnostic ultrasound, shockwave, orthotic advice or rehabilitation is appropriate.
Treatment options
- Heel pain assessment
- Load and footwear advice
- Calf and foot strengthening
- Shockwave discussion where appropriate
- Diagnostic ultrasound guidance if needed
Questions people often ask
Is heel pain always plantar fasciitis?
No. Heel pain can involve the plantar fascia, fat pad, Achilles insertion, nerve irritation or bone stress. The pattern matters.
Can diagnostic ultrasound help heel pain?
It can be useful when symptoms are persistent, unclear or not improving as expected, especially when we need to understand tissue change.
Should I stop walking or running?
Sometimes load needs modified, but full rest rarely solves the reason the heel became painful.
Where would my appointment take place?
568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP. Our Dennistoun clinic has step-free access. Call reception if you need help planning your visit. This link already selects Dennistoun and the appointment type. Choose a practitioner and time where offered.
Which appointment does this guide link to?
For heel pain, choose a Lower Body First MSK Appointment with Ollie or Mansi. This is a 60-minute assessment to work out the next step. Booking an assessment does not commit you to a treatment package.