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Heel Pain Myth 5 – Plantar Heel Pain Is Caused by Flat Feet.

by | Jan 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

Flat feet have been blamed for causing just about every lower limb and foot condition.

Plantar heel pain is no exception.

Interestingly, a recent study highlighted that this is more likely to be a myth than a fact.

It found that the foot posture of people with and without plantar heel pain was not significantly different when age, sex and body mass were taken into consideration.

To put it simply, the people with plantar heel pain didn’t have significantly flatter feet than the people without plantar heel pain.

The reality is that we don’t know exactly what causes plantar heel pain.

In addition, the most commonly reported risk factors are associated with plantar heel pain rather than being confirmed as causes of plantar heel pain. In most cases, it probably develops due to a combination of factors affecting tissue stress, tissue capacity and the pain experience.

If your flat feet are part of the problem, they’re probably a small part, so there’s no need to worry.

You are better off putting some time and energy into learning about how to control what you can control.

If you’re all too familiar with that nagging plantar heel pain first thing in the morning, you’re not alone. The good news is there are effective strategies to manage this condition and get long-lasting relief.

Download our free ebook “3 Steps to Conquer Plantar Heel Pain” to learn simple yet powerful techniques for reducing morning heel pain and getting your day off on the right foot.

Ready to say goodbye to morning heel pain?

Get your free ebook – Revitalise Your Mornings: 3 Steps to Conquer Plantar HEEL PAIN

Inside, you’ll find:

  • How to identify things that worsen your heel pain
  • A simple stretch that can relieve pain in 30 seconds
  • The one thing you should do immediately to feel better

Don’t miss this chance to get the spring back in your step!

Ready to say goodbye to morning heel pain?

Get your free ebook – Revitalise Your Mornings: 3 Steps to Conquer Plantar HEEL PAIN

Inside, you’ll find:

  • How to identify things that worsen your heel pain
  • A simple stretch that can relieve pain in 30 seconds
  • The one thing you should do immediately to feel better

Don’t miss this chance to get the spring back in your step!