Plantar Fasciitis aka foot pain
Plantar fasciitis is much more common than you probably think. It can affect people with a sedentary lifestyle and people who are on their feet for long periods of time.
Plantar fasciitis presents as pain in the heel and is actually tears/stress on the fascia that runs on the bottom of the foot, from the heel bone to the base of the toes. Most commonly people feel this pain first thing in the morning with the first couple of steps or when weight bearing on the foot after sitting for long periods of time. You may also feel the pain more intense after exercising. Pain will only last seconds to minutes but will come back throughout the day.
Why do people get it?
Living a sedentary lifestyle.
Being overweight.
Those who stand for too long.
Incorrect footwear.
High levels of physical activity.
Increased activity levels.
Reduced ankle mobility.
Over pronated feet.
What chiropractic can do to help:
If your foot and heel pain is affecting your ability to stand, walk or exercise, chiropractic treatment (manual therapy) may be beneficial for you. Our Chiropractors at Form Chiropractic can provide adjustments to the heel and foot to reduce pressure of the fascia, along with the connected ailments of the leg and lower back, if necessary. Soft tissue therapy to help heal the plantar fascia to reduce stress in the tissue, along with exercises and stretches to relieve pain and strengthen the foot so the fascia can regain elasticity again. It is likely chiropractic can manage pain levels and therefore limit the use of anti-inflammatories.
If you are noticing symptoms of plantar fasciitis, it is important for you to get them treated as quickly as possible. If you are wanting to return to the physical activity you used to enjoy or are interested in learning more about the efficiency of chiropractic treatment for preventing and easing plantar fasciitis symptoms, make an appointment here online and come visit your Edgewater Chiropractor Karli.
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