Plantar fasciitis symptoms

Those with plantar fasciitis often describe a sharp pain upon first standing in the morning or after a period or rest, which will reduce with continued walking. This pain may return at the end of the day, especially after being very active. The pain is usually localised to the bottom of the heel.

The pain often follows a change such as new footwear, going on holiday, changing exercise patterns, or putting on weight. Identifying what may have caused the pain can help to treat this condition.

Often the location of the pain can help determine the cause. The images below depict where pain may occur for different conditions.