Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning? Heel pain and plantar fasciitis are assessed and treated by a Registered Chiropodist at our Don Mills clinic. No referral needed — book online in under a minute.

Consider an Assessment if You Notice:

• Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning

• Heel pain after sitting or resting

• Pain that eases as you move, then returns

• Heel pain that worsens with prolonged standing

• Pain under the heel or along the arch

• Heel pain that has lasted more than a couple of weeks

What Happens at Your Appointment

Your Chiropodist assesses your foot mechanics, the way you stand and walk, and the source of the pain, then discusses the options that suit your situation. These may include custom orthotics, footwear and stretching guidance, or shockwave therapy.

What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis — irritation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue running along the sole of the foot from the heel to the toes. Overuse or strain can create tiny micro-tears where it attaches to the heel bone, causing inflammation and pain. The hallmark is pain that is sharpest with the first steps in the morning or after rest, easing with movement but often returning with prolonged standing. Where inflammation has been ongoing, a heel spur may form at the attachment — usually a sign of chronic strain rather than the main source of pain itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my heel hurt most in the morning? With plantar fasciitis, the fascia tightens during rest, so the first steps stretch it and can be painful. Your Chiropodist can assess the cause and discuss treatment.

Can orthotics help heel pain? Custom orthotics may be recommended to support the arch and reduce strain on the plantar fascia, depending on your assessment. Your Chiropodist will discuss the options suited to you.

Do I need a referral to see a Chiropodist in Ontario? No referral is needed. You can book directly through our clinic.

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