Plantar fasciitis — heel pain that responds to treatment.

Why your heel hurts (and where the problem actually starts)

Plantar fasciitis causes sharp pain in the heel, typically worst on the first steps in the morning or after periods of rest. The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue running along the bottom of the foot. When the calf and Achilles tendon are chronically tight, they pull on the fascia with every step — causing micro-tears, inflammation and that distinctive heel pain.

Most plantar fasciitis treatment focuses only on the foot, missing the real driver. Effective treatment works up the kinetic chain — releasing the gastrocnemius, soleus and Achilles before working directly on the plantar fascia itself.

• Sharp or burning heel pain on first steps in the morning
• Pain under the heel or arch after standing or walking
• Tightness in the Achilles and calf
• Pain that improves with movement but returns after rest

Treatment focuses on releasing the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus), the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia directly. Most clients see significant improvement after 2–3 sessions. Combined with simple stretching advice, results are typically long-lasting.

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