Confused about inside arch pain – two different diagnoses (plantar fasciitis vs tendon?)
I’ve been having pain in the inside of my arch in both feet for a while. It’s more of an ache/soreness along the inner edge of the arch rather than sharp heel pain.
I’ve seen two professionals and they’ve given me different opinions:
A physiotherapist thinks it could be chronic plantar fasciitis, possibly linked to tight calves and overload over time.
A podiatrist thinks it is more likely a tendon issue in the foot, and seems to be ruling out plantar fasciitis mainly because my pain is solely in the arch and not in the heel.
I also have a soft, slightly raised area in the arch which the physio thinks could be thickened tissue from irritation, but the podiatrist thinks it may just be part of my normal foot structure.
I’ve been given exercises from the physio to stretch my calves, glutes, hamstrings and quads etc.
I’m just really confused because I’m getting two different explanations for the same symptoms. Has anyone had something similar or know how these two conditions are usually differentiated please?