Best Foot Forward – Plantar Fasciitis – Expert Commentary

Key Takeaways:

• A Common Complaint: Heel pain is a widespread issue, most often caused by plantar fasciopathy (commonly known as plantar fasciitis).
• Widespread Impact: The condition accounts for up to 15% of all foot complaints, primarily affecting people between 40 and 60 years old.
• Simple Treatments Can Help: For most people, symptoms can be improved with simple treatments like rest, ice therapy, and topical pain relief products.
• Targeted Topical Relief: Dermal Therapy Foot & Knee Pain Relief Gel is formulated with Wintergreen, Arnica, and Peppermint Oil for effective pain relief.

Dermal Therapy brings you more expert insights to help you understand common health conditions. This week, we’re tackling the frequent and frustrating issue of heel pain, with expert commentary from Amit Saha, Head of Technical & Innovation at Dermal Therapy. 

Suddenly found it’s painful to stand or walk? Heel pain is common and most often due to plantar fasciopathy, often referred to as plantar fasciitis.

The plantar fascia is a piece of strong, thick tissue running along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes, creating the arch of the foot. It supports the arch of the foot and takes the strain when we stand, walk, or run. We tend to only become aware of this vital piece of foot architecture when it starts to complain.

Plantar fasciitis is most common in the 40 to 60-year age group, and accounts for up to 15% of all foot complaints. The good news is that for most people, symptoms improve with simple treatments such as rest, ice therapy, and painkillers, including topical pain relief products. Your healthcare professional can diagnose, provide exercises, and offer an individualised programme.

Find more expert insights on how to help you put your best foot forward in our article: What Causes Dry, Cracked Feet & Heel Balm Remedies.

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