{"id":536,"date":"2026-10-05T11:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=536"},"modified":"2026-10-12T15:05:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:05:53","slug":"heel-pain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/msk-conditions\/heel-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Heel Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb395cd6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-edd59d84\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d7549ec gb-headline-text\">Heel Pain<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciopathy) is a very common condition characterised by pain in the bottom of your heel from a structure called the Plantar Fascia.<br><br>The Plantar Fascia is a strong band which provides support and stability to your foot.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image536_abd05f-ec:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image536_abd05f-ec:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image536_abd05f-ec.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image536_abd05f-ec .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image536_abd05f-ec img.kb-img, .kb-image536_abd05f-ec .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;object-position:50% 0%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image536_abd05f-ec size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/Plantar-fascia-Square.jpg\" alt=\"Plantar fascia Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/Plantar-fascia-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/Plantar-fascia-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/Plantar-fascia-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/Plantar-fascia-Square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-plantar-fasciopathy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes Plantar Fasciopathy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Some of the most common causes of Plantar Fasciopathy are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f17617c9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Common Causes include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-3\">\n<li>Wearing ill-fitting or badly styled footwear, such as: high heels, hard thin soles or soles that are too soft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have recently started being more active\/increased your activity level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities\/occupations that involve placing large amounts of pressure and or strain on the foot and ankle, such as running or jumping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tight or weak muscles in the lower leg and or foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being overweight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foot deformity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arthritis in the foot or ankle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some underlying medical conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e40c2965\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e40c2965\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Signs and Symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5\">\n<li class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6\">Pain on initial steps after a period of rest, particularly first thing in the morning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain can often feel better during exercise but worse after<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain can worsen the longer you are on your feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-do-to-help-myself\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do to help myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to try to work out what leads to your pain. Avoiding the causes or triggers of painful symptoms is one of the most important parts of helping your recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consider the following options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons536_b9e683-23 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_b9e683-23{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_b9e683-23{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons536_b9e683-23 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-536_9d6999-34 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_9d6999-34 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dce8f3;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-536_9d6999-34 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_9d6999-34 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-536_9d6999-34\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fbb06a6f gb-headline-text\">Footwear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4e0c3d37 gb-headline-text\">The shoe style you wear should accommodate the width and shape of your foot and have semi rigid soles &#8211; avoid narrow, pointed shoes. The heel height should be between 1cm and 4 cm and preferably have a firm fastening such as lacing. People often find avoiding very flat shoes helpful.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons536_069f06-9d .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_069f06-9d{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_069f06-9d{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons536_069f06-9d alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-536_084270-68 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_084270-68 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dadbe8;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-536_084270-68 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_084270-68 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-536_084270-68\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2c8d3d78 gb-headline-text\">Gel heel cushions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-edb15c1d gb-headline-text\">You may wish to purchase these to use in your shoes. These are helpful if you have little or no fat on the sole of your heel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons536_a57d75-27 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_a57d75-27{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_a57d75-27{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons536_a57d75-27 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-536_f82441-60 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_f82441-60 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dce8f3;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-536_f82441-60 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_f82441-60 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-536_f82441-60\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ff7950d4 gb-headline-text\">Modify activity levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cf2fec3e gb-headline-text\">It is good to keep moving and exercising but you may benefit from considering alternative ways of keeping active temporarily. Lower impact activities such as cycling or swimming may be a good option for you. If this does not help, a period of rest may be suitable.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons536_21f34a-e8 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_21f34a-e8{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_21f34a-e8{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons536_21f34a-e8 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-536_80dc1d-15 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_80dc1d-15 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dadbe8;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-536_80dc1d-15 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_80dc1d-15 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-536_80dc1d-15\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bb239c7b gb-headline-text\">Ice packs and massage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-16164d59 gb-headline-text\">Roll a frozen bottle of water under your foot and heel or apply an ice pack for 20 minutes 2-3 times daily. Alternatively, use an ice pack to the most painful area (ensure ice is not applied directly to your skin- a cloth or towel may be a useful barrier).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons536_eb6bf6-89 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_eb6bf6-89{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_eb6bf6-89{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons536_eb6bf6-89 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-536_60542c-fd .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_60542c-fd .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dce8f3;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-536_60542c-fd .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_60542c-fd .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-536_60542c-fd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d912d09f gb-headline-text\">Aim for a healthy body weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d7864aee gb-headline-text\">Being overweight increases pressure and strain to the affected area and could reduce your chances of successful resolution. If you need support with this please speak with your GP or the Get Moving service.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons536_3039e5-5f .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_3039e5-5f{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_3039e5-5f{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons536_3039e5-5f alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-536_4d3732-76 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_4d3732-76 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dadbe8;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-536_4d3732-76 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_4d3732-76 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-536_4d3732-76\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ed3201c4 gb-headline-text\">Pain medication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-de12efbc gb-headline-text\">Some pain medication may help to reduce your symptoms and help you to move more comfortably. Discuss this with your Pharmacist or GP.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons536_ca9484-34 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_ca9484-34{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons536_ca9484-34{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons536_ca9484-34 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-536_01549e-57 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_01549e-57 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dce8f3;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-536_01549e-57 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-536_01549e-57 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-536_01549e-57\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a089775c gb-headline-text\">Being patient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-63268ce2 gb-headline-text\">This is not always easy but we know it may take time for symptoms to settle.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-536_a2771a-fd .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-536_a2771a-fd .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-536_a2771a-fd\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-76403128 alignfull\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e96f198e gb-headline-text\">Excercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a2999119 gb-headline-text\">Watch the videos below and follow the exercises as advised.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull zoomer is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-63326995 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"plantar_heel_pain_-_plantar_fascia_stretch (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1234394925?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9dcc4a36 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Plantar Fascia Stretch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"plantar_heel_pain_-_gastocnemius_stretch (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1234394982?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cafc7c1a gb-headline-text\"><strong>Gastrocnemius Stretch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"plantar_heel_pain_-_soleus_stretch (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1234394923?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-26c05793 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Soleus Stretch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull zoomer is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-27fff69e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"plantar_heel_pain_-_double_leg_heel_raises (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1234394924?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-307bb38b gb-headline-text\"><strong>Double Leg Heel Raises<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"plantar_heel_pain_-_towel_scrunches (1080p)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1234394935?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a4a720ca gb-headline-text\"><strong>Towel Scrunches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-705cef44\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-50356cec gb-headline-text\">What if my symptoms fail to resolve?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If after 6 weeks following the above advice, your problem has not improved seek advice from a Podiatrist.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-81225620\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-81225620\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eaf5f5f1 gb-headline-text\">NHS 24 MSK Help app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Free app with further exercise guidance and self-management support for MSK conditions. 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