Plantar fasciitis is an extremely common complaint at Corrective Foot Solutions. People usually describe sharp pain that makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning, or that flares up at the end of the day.

Meet Janine

Janine was recommended to us by her osteopath after struggling with foot pain for 12 months. She's a keen walker and hiker, so she was really worried when the pain started getting in the way of the things she loved.

She'd tried strapping and orthotics, but they only gave her temporary relief, and she was sick and tired of relying on short-term fixes.

Janine's treatment

We recommended a mix of regular manipulation, stretching and exercises to strengthen and realign her feet.

At her four-week review, Janine happily told us she was feeling 80% better. With minimal ongoing treatment, she completed her treatment plan, and we followed up with an x-ray to measure the alignment of her feet. She'd had 12 degrees of correction, and her symptoms were gone.

Two years later

When we caught up with Janine two years later, she was doing multi-day hikes and regular walks up the Mount with no pain. In her words: "I'm thrilled to have found a long-term solution."

This was a fantastic result, and we're so happy she doesn't need orthotics or strapping anymore. Well done, Janine!

Want to understand more about what causes this kind of pain? Read Is heel or arch pain slowing you down?

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