Treatment options for plantar fasciitis

Treatment involves a step-wise progression through treatment options, starting with simple non-invasive treatment and ending with complex invasive treatment such as surgery. Most people will find simple treatments are sufficient to reduce their pain. If you visit a health practitioner, they may provide treatment such as taping, foot orthoses, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, night splints or corticosteroid injections.

Self-care is equally, if not more important than the treatment provided by a health practitioner. Self-care treatment includes:

• Weight reduction

• Plantar fascia and calf stretching

• Wearing suitable footwear

• Reducing activity levels.

For detailed information, see our Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Guide below.