Felicity is an active mum and a busy teacher. When she came to see us, she had excruciating arch pain that just wasn't getting any better. Not only were her feet sore, but her calves and knees were starting to hurt too.
Felicity had already been treated by a couple of healthcare professionals and had spent a lot of money on orthotics. She rarely wore them, because they were hard and only fitted her running shoes.
When she did wear them, she got mild pain relief, but it meant she couldn't wear the shoes she loved. The pain was affecting her basic daily activities and her job as a teacher.
Pain in the heel or arch is normally due to plantar fasciitis, and approximately 10% of people will have it at some stage in their life. It's brought on by misaligned joints in the foot, which inflame the tissue under the bottom of the foot. The pull on that tissue causes small tears, and they can be very painful, especially with your first steps of the day or after resting.
Left untreated, it can become a serious problem that restricts your daily activity. (For more on what causes it, read Is heel or arch pain slowing you down?)
At her first consultation, Felicity made it clear she was determined to finally get to the root cause of her arch pain.
Our hands-on joint assessment pinpointed the issue, and it was clear she was compensating around the painful areas of her feet. To address the underlying cause, we started a course of Foot Mobilisation Therapy (FMT) combined with dry needling of both calves.
FMT is a gentle, hands-on technique that guides the joints back into position. Combined with exercises, it allows the body to heal itself.
Great result, Felicity!
If you're suffering from arch pain and not getting the results you want from other treatments, our Tauranga clinic can help. Call us on 07 925 0269 or book an assessment online. We're at 1260a Cameron Road, Gate Pa.
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Finally, a Podiatry solution to fix your aching body. FMT is a extremly effective alternative to expensive surgery and orthotics. You can also wear the shoes you want!
At Corrective Foot Solutions in Tauranga, we believe that quality of life is important – and that means the ability to walk and run comfortably and freely. Our foot specialists use advanced hands-on assessment techniques that treat the underlying cause of your foot problems, and provide measurable and objective feedback on your progress. We love seeing you get back on your feet – whether it’s walking that extra kilometre, keeping up with the kids, running or just being able to wear the shoes you love.
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