Condition, Plantar Fasciitis
Foot and heelPlantar Fasciitis Treatment in Edmonton
That first-step heel pain has a fix, often starting with your feet.
That sharp, stabbing heel pain with your first steps in the morning is the classic sign of plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot.
It’s stubborn because you can’t exactly stop walking on it. But it responds well to the right combination of hands-on care and proper foot support.
Signs of plantar fasciitis
- Sharp heel pain with the first steps of the day
- Pain that eases as you warm up, then returns
- Tenderness along the arch or heel
- Worse after long standing or activity
- Common in runners and people on their feet all day
- Often linked to flat feet or high arches
Why it happens, and why feet are the key
Plantar fasciitis usually comes from overload: too much standing, running, or walking on feet that don’t distribute weight well. Flat feet, high arches, or a gait that rolls inward strain the plantar fascia until it becomes inflamed.
That’s why treating just the heel often isn’t enough. You have to address the foot mechanics driving the overload.
How we treat it
Care combines hands-on therapy and stretching to settle the inflamed tissue with custom orthotics built from a cast of your feet to correct the underlying mechanics. The orthotics take the strain off the fascia so it can actually heal, instead of being re-irritated with every step.
For active patients, we also address the calf and lower-leg tightness that so often feeds heel pain.
Our page on custom orthotics in Edmonton explains the assessment and casting, and how insurance covers them.
Are orthotics covered?
Custom orthotics are covered by most extended health plans in Alberta, often with a prescription and biomechanical assessment, both of which we provide at the clinic.
Treatment
How we treat plantar fasciitis
Questions
Frequently asked questions
01Do I really need custom orthotics, or will store-bought work?
Mild cases sometimes improve with better footwear, but true custom orthotics are cast to your specific feet and correct your mechanics, that’s what stops the fascia being re-strained. We’ll tell you honestly what your case needs.
02How long does plantar fasciitis take to heal?
It’s often a few weeks to a few months, depending on severity and how well the foot is offloaded. Proper support speeds it up considerably.
03Is heel pain always plantar fasciitis?
No, heel pain has several causes. We assess to confirm what you’re dealing with before treating it.
04Is plantar fasciitis treatment covered by insurance?
Most extended health plans in Alberta cover chiropractic and registered massage therapy, and most also cover custom orthotics, often with a prescription and biomechanical assessment that we provide at the clinic. Call us and we will help you check your plan.
05Where can I get plantar fasciitis treatment in Edmonton?
At Oxford Chiropractic & Wellness, 15152 127 St NW in North Edmonton, with free parking on site. No referral is needed, and same week appointments are usually available.