Does your heel pain feel like this?
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Sharp pain with the first step in the morning
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Heel stabbing sensation
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Pain when walking or standing too long
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Pain after exercise
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Tight or stiff plantar fascia
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Must “walk it warm” before it gets better
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Pain going down stairs
These are classic signs of Plantar Fasciitis — very common in KL & Bukit Jalil.
Most affected groups include:
Runners / badminton / pickleball players
Teachers, retail staff, nurses（久站）
Adults above 35（fascia degeneration）
People with flat feet
Overweight individuals
How TCM Understands Plantar Fasciitis
In TCM, heel pain indicates poor nourishment of tendons, Liver–Kidney weakness, Qi–Blood stagnation or dampness accumulation.
1� � Liver–Kidney Deficiency (Weak tendons & bones)
soreness
chronic pain
weakness in lower limbs
2� � Qi–Blood Deficiency
tight soles
cold feet
fatigue easily
3� � Dampness Accumulation
heavy feet
pain worse in humid weather (common in Malaysia)
4� � Qi & Blood Stagnation
sharp, fixed heel pain
pain on pressure
5� � Overuse / improper footwear
sports strain
flat shoes
flat arches
How Health Shine TCM Treats Plantar Fasciitis
1� � Acupuncture (Most effective)
releases plantar fascia
reduces inflammation
improves blood flow
decreases heel pain
Common points: Taixi, Kunlun, Chengshan, Ashi points, Taichong.
2� � Herbal Medicine
Liver–Kidney deficiency → Duhuo Jisheng
Qi–Blood deficiency → Ba Zhen
Dampness → Fangji Huangqi
Blood stasis → circulation herbs
3� � Tui Na / Myofascial Release
loosens the fascia
reduces stiffness
supports gait recovery
4� � Gua Sha + Infrared Therapy
improves circulation
reduces local inflammation
relaxes calf muscles & Achilles tendon
5� � Home Care Tips
avoid walking barefoot
choose cushioned shoes
stretch calves before bedtime
manage body weight
gradually increase sports intensity
Most patients recover significantly within 2–4 sessions:
less morning heel pain
easier walking
better movement
improved sports performance
From the practitioner:
“Plantar fasciitis improves fastest when we treat both the fascia and the underlying body constitution.
That’s how we prevent recurrence.”
— Jason Cheh, Registered TCM Practitioner (MOH Malaysia)
Aurora Place, Bukit Jalil
010-281 9815
Walk freely, move confidently.
