Blog · Deborah Bateson · 7 November 2024
Physiotherapy
Shockwave for plantar fascia
When first-step heel pain has lasted months — how Deborah Bateson uses shockwave alongside loading.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Months of morning pain that has outlived the insoles. Stretching has become a religion.
What we can do in clinic
We confirm it is fascia, not a nerve or a stress fracture. Then loading, calf capacity, and shockwave if you fit the picture. Fees are on the costs page.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Numbness in the foot, or pain after a jump that you cannot walk on — medical imaging may be needed.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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