Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain, affecting people from all walks of life—pun intended! At BxClinic, we help people suffering with heel pain every day, we know how frustrating it can be to find effective and lasting relief with all the conflicting advice available on the internet! While there are many treatments on the market, not all of them are created equal. A recent study sheds light on what truly works—and what might be more hype than help.

Here’s the bottom line: customised prescription orthotic insoles paired with expert advice are the gold standard for resolving plantar fasciitis. But let’s break it down and explore what other treatments like extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ECSWT) bring to the table.

As the Christmas party season kicks off and the New Year’s celebrations approach, many of us are reaching for our favourite pair of high heels. They’re elegant, stylish, and often the go-to choice for festive occasions. But as we step into this season of sparkle and cheer, it’s worth taking a moment to understand what those high heels might be doing to your body—and how to keep yourself comfortable, confident, and injury-free.

When it comes to lower limb pain, small adjustments can lead to big changes. Orthotics are a simple, effective way to take the pressure off—whether you’re running errands, traveling, or taking a well-deserved walk to clear your mind.

Plantar Fasciitis is caused by inflammation when it is new and for around the first 6 weeks. Later it then becomes degeneration of your plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot running from your heel bone right up to the knuckles of your toes.

While both orthotic insoles and Photizo therapy are beneficial on their own, combining these two treatments could offer the best of both worlds. Insoles provide mechanical support to reduce strain on the plantar fascia giving you long term protection from plantar fasciitis, while Photizo therapy works in the background to heal tissues and reduce inflammation.

What do we mean by ‘tuned’? Just like tuning the engine of a racing car can improve performance and longevity of the engine for the individual driver or circuit, tuning your running shoe can improve your performance and reduce your risk of picking up an injury from your sport.

How long have you been suffering with Plantar fasciitis?

If your plantar fasciitis is more than 10 weeks old then it is becoming chronic. This means that your body may no longer be giving it all the resources it needs to heal. If you have chronic plantar fasciitis, or plantar fasciitis that just keeps coming back then it almost certainly had a biomechanical cause.

Have you ever thought of having a virtual appointment?

A virtual consolation is really helpful to follow up on where you are on your journey to recovery, check on exercises, ask about new or differing symptoms, or on footwear you are using. We often discuss scan results or can give a second opinion via a virtual appointment without you going to the expense of time and travel to an in person appointment.

Running in the UK presents a challenging environment to say the least: freezing cold for your morning run, raining for your lunchtime session and boiling hot for your evening social run. Running in the heat can specifically increase the risk of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries due to several physiological and biomechanical factors

Children's feet could be at risk from growing more quickly than you realise. It is estimated that around 70% of feet-related problems in adults are caused by ill-fitting footwear during childhood.