Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Ramsbottom: Short-Term Management
Plantar fasciitis causes pain on the bottom of your foot, around your heel and arch. The NHS advises starting with self-care, and seeing a GP if it has not improved after two weeks. At our Ramsbottom clinic, near Bury, GCC-registered chiropractors offer short-term management, and our podiatry clinic can assess you for insoles.
Written by the ChiroCare team. Last updated 11 October 2026.
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A new patient chiropractic appointment is £65, a first podiatry appointment is £45, and the phone consultation is free. You do not need a GP referral.
Plantar fasciitis and how it feels
Plantar fasciitis is common, and it causes pain on the bottom of the foot, around the heel and arch (NHS). It involves irritation, strain or thickening of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your heel bone to your toes and supports the arch.
People with plantar fasciitis commonly notice:
- sharp heel pain with the first few steps in the morning, or after sitting for a while
- a dull ache in the heel or arch after standing or walking for a long time
- tenderness on the underside of the heel
- stiffness or discomfort in the heel or arch after exercise
Not all heel pain is plantar fasciitis. Pain at the back of the heel, for example, can come from the Achilles tendon, which is one reason we assess before we treat. If you run, our post on heel pain in runners covers other causes and red flags.
Start with self-care
The NHS advises trying these first:
- rest your foot
- wear cushioned shoes
- use insoles or heel pads in your shoes
- do regular stretching exercises
- use an ice pack on the sore area
- take painkillers if you need them
- lose weight if you are overweight
If the pain has not improved after 2 weeks of self-care, or it is stopping you doing normal activities, the NHS advises seeing your GP. You can also book an assessment with us, and we will tell you if you need your GP.
Short-term management at ChiroCare
Our GCC-registered chiropractors offer care for the short-term management of plantar fasciitis, to help ease symptoms while you work on stretches and footwear. Dr Ammani Husna, Doctor of Chiropractic (not a medical doctor), is one of them.
We look at your foot, ankle and the way you walk, and combine hands-on treatment with stretches and footwear advice. Treatment can include:
- a foot and gait assessment, looking at foot structure, ankle movement and how you walk
- gentle mobilisation of the joints of the foot and ankle
- soft tissue techniques on the lower leg, the Achilles tendon and the sole of the foot, to ease muscle tension
- stretches to do at home
- advice on footwear and activity, based on your routine
We will not tell you how many sessions you need before we have assessed you, and we will not promise a timescale afterwards. We explain the plan and agree with you how we will judge whether it is helping.
Who you will see at ChiroCare for heel and arch pain
We have chiropractors and a podiatry clinic under one roof, so you can start with either.
- For short-term management of the pain, with hands-on treatment and stretches, book with one of our chiropractors.
- For insoles, our podiatry clinic offers gait analysis and custom orthotics, which are insoles prescribed and fitted to your feet.
- For skin and nail problems on your feet, such as corns, calluses or cracked heels, book with our podiatry clinic.
Fiona Metcalfe, podiatrist at ChiroCare, is HCPC-registered. If you are not sure which to book, call 01706 391922 and we will help you decide. Our heel pain guide goes into more detail.
When to see your GP instead
The NHS advises seeing your GP if:
- the pain is severe or stopping you doing normal activities
- the pain is getting worse or keeps coming back
- it has not improved after 2 weeks of treating it yourself
- you have tingling or loss of feeling in your foot
- you have diabetes and foot pain
If we assess you and think your pain needs medical investigation, we will tell you and refer you to your GP.
Cost and booking
A new patient appointment with a chiropractor is £65. A first podiatry appointment is £45. The phone consultation is free, so you can ask whether an appointment makes sense before you book.
You do not need a GP referral. Book online or call 01706 391922.
Getting here
We are at 4 Princes Court, Silver Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9BJ, off the main high street, with easy access to bus stops and Ramsbottom train station. There are two free car parks behind the clinic where you can park all day.
- From Bury: approximately 10 to 15 minutes by car.
- From Rawtenstall: approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
- From Middleton: approximately 30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Can a chiropractor help with plantar fasciitis?
Yes, for short-term management, alongside the self-care the NHS recommends, such as rest, cushioned shoes, stretching and ice. At ChiroCare that means a foot and gait assessment, hands-on treatment for the foot and ankle, stretches and footwear advice. If you need insoles, our podiatry clinic can assess you. If the pain is not improving, see your GP.
How many sessions will I need for plantar fasciitis?
We cannot give you a number before we have assessed you, and we will not promise one afterwards, because how plantar fasciitis responds varies from person to person. After your first appointment we explain what we suggest, how we will judge whether it is helping, and what we recommend if it is not, which may be podiatry or a visit to your GP.
What is the fastest way to get rid of plantar fasciitis?
There is no shortcut we can honestly promise. The NHS advises starting with self-care: rest, cushioned shoes, insoles or heel pads, regular stretching, ice and painkillers, and losing weight if you are overweight. If that is not enough, a chiropractor can offer short-term management and a podiatrist can assess you for custom insoles.
Do I need insoles for plantar fasciitis?
Not always. The NHS suggests trying insoles or heel pads in your shoes as part of self-care, and lists insoles as one of the things a podiatrist can advise on, along with footwear. Our podiatry clinic offers gait analysis and custom orthotics, which are insoles prescribed and fitted to your feet, so you can find out whether they would suit you.
How do I know if heel pain is something more serious?
The NHS advises seeing your GP if the pain is severe or stopping you doing normal activities, is getting worse or keeps coming back, has not improved after two weeks of treating it yourself, if you have tingling or loss of feeling in your foot, or if you have diabetes and foot pain. Not all heel pain is plantar fasciitis, which is one reason we assess before we treat. If we think you need medical investigation, we will tell you and refer you to your GP.
Do I need a GP referral to book?
No. You can book directly with a chiropractor or our podiatry clinic, online or by phone on 01706 391922. A new patient chiropractic appointment is £65 and a first podiatry appointment is £45. The phone consultation is free if you want to ask whether an appointment is right for you first. With your permission, we can share our findings with your GP.
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Book an assessment in Ramsbottom
A new patient chiropractic appointment is £65, a first podiatry appointment is £45, and the phone consultation is free. Call 01706 391922 or book online.