Plantar Fasciitis in Glasgow

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common reasons people get pain under the heel, especially first thing in the morning or after sitting. The useful question is not just whether the plantar fascia is involved, but why it is being irritated and what needs to change.

What it can feel like

It often feels like sharp pain under the heel, stiffness with the first few steps, or pain that eases as you warm up then returns later.

Common causes

• Plantar fascia overload
• Calf and foot strength capacity
• Training or walking load changes
• Footwear changes
• Reduced tolerance after rest or injury

How we assess it

Assessment looks at symptoms, foot and ankle movement, strength, walking or running load, footwear and whether diagnostic ultrasound would help clarify the tissue picture.

Treatment options

• Load management
• Strength and mobility work
• Footwear and orthotic advice where appropriate
• Shockwave therapy where clinically suitable
• Podiatry-led rehabilitation

Questions people often ask