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​The Cause of Plantar Fasciitis can be anything that causes stress and strain of the plantar fascia. 
This injury can be triggered by;

  • tight calf muscles
  • flat or high arches
  • foot instability/wrong shoes
  • an increase in bodyweight  
  • increase in activity/exercise  
  • overstretching
  • age​
Symptoms
  • feels like a stone bruise under heel
  • sharp pain under the heel first thing in the morning  
  • feels worse after standing or sitting for long periods of time
  • heel spurs – inflammation and irritation causes pain
 
Treatment is determined by cause, the inability to heal, if there are any plantar fascial tears and how long the injury has been present

  • deep tissue massage
  • change to correct footwear/orthotics
  • strapping/taping
  • stretches

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