Chiropractic for Plantar Fasciitis

Chiropractic for Plantar Fasciitis

Chiropractic care for plantar fasciitis might not be that different from other manual therapies, despite what you might already know about chiropractic care. That’s right: chiropractic is not just for your neck and back - it can really help your whole body!

What is plantar fasciitis?

Your plantar fascia ligament is a flat band of tissue (i.e. a ligament) that runs from your heel to your toes. If you somehow strain this ligament, it can have very small tears. Symptoms usually involve sharp, stabbing pain on your heel that tends to be worse in the morning when first standing, although the pain can often be exacerbated by long periods of standing as well. Risk factors include the following:

  • Age. As you get older, especially once you reach middle age, you’re more prone to plantar fasciitis.
  • Foot Mechanics. Having high arches, weak plantar flexor muscles, or even an unusually tight Achilles tendon can predispose you.
  • Activity. Sometimes too much activity (e.g. running or standing for too long) can cause this type of foot pain, but sometimes lack of activity can be the culprit.
  • Weight. Being overweight or experiencing a sudden gain in weight can put undue stress on your plantar fascia.

What exactly is chiropractic for plantar fasciitis?

When you come to Yellow Gazebo to receive chiropractic care for plantar fasciitis, your chiropractor will perform an assessment and give you a proper diagnosis, and then will likely manipulate your foot and/or lower leg in some way. Such manipulation may be performed with manual massage, cold laser therapy, kinesiology taping, or other techniques aimed at reducing scar tissue in your plantar fascia and get you feeling well again.

Your chiropractor at YG may also give you some advice to follow at home, such as the proper use of orthotics (which they can assess and potentially prescribe for you, if necessary), and how much to rest. Additionally, you may be asked to do certain exercises that can help facilitate healing. As with many pain concerns, a proper stretching and strengthening regimen can often make all the difference!

Your posture will certainly be addressed during treatment as well. It’s always important to maintain proper spinal alignment and posture, and this can be a daunting task with the hectic lifestyles we all lead. Your chiropractor can help to ensure that your spine is working at its absolute best, and can help you work towards better posture as well. This will naturally take some pressure off of the sore spots on your feet, or at the very least balance your body in such a way that your feet can support your body in a more efficient manner.

If you would like to talk to one of our experts about your particular concern, we can give you a better idea of how your individual recovery process might look. For more info, call us today at 416-909-2334, or use the online booking link below to book your first treatment.

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