Check if you have plantar fasciitis, place pressure central, feel for swelling
It’s more likely to be plantar fasciitis if:
- the pain is much worse when you start walking after sleeping or resting
- the pain feels better during exercise but returns after resting
- it’s difficult to raise your toes off the floor
How to ease plantar fasciitis yourself
If you see a GP, they’ll usually suggest you try these things:
Do
- rest and raise your foot on a stool when you can
- put an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) in a towel on the painful area for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours
- wear wide comfortable shoes with a low heel and soft sole
- use soft insoles or heel pads in your shoes
- regular gentle stretching exercises
- exercises that do not put pressure on your feet, such as swimming
- take paracetamol