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Hello! I’m Dr. Dean Collins, your trusted chiropractor in Edmonton, Alberta. Today, we’ll discuss a common but painful condition: plantar fasciitis. This ailment affects many, causing discomfort in the heel and foot. Luckily, there are effective ways to manage and relieve this pain. One of the best methods is chiropractic care. In this post, I’ll explain how chiropractic treatment can provide lasting relief from plantar fasciitis. Let’s dive in!
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue connecting your heel to your toes. This condition often causes stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. The pain is usually worse in the morning or after long periods of standing. Factors like age, certain types of exercise, posture and alignment problems, and poor footwear can increase your risk. Understanding these causes helps us find effective treatments.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Chiropractic care offers a holistic approach to managing plantar fasciitis. Chiropractors focus on the body’s alignment, nerves, muscles, and joints. We use specific adjustments to correct misalignments that may contribute to your pain. These adjustments improve your body’s function and reduce stress on the plantar fascia. By targeting the root cause, chiropractic care provides long-term relief and helps prevent future issues. This approach ensures a comprehensive plan for your recovery.
Plantar Fasciitis Relief with Chiropractic Treatment: Techniques and Benefits
To provide plantar fasciitis relief with chiropractic treatment, I use several techniques. These include spinal adjustments, foot adjustments, and soft tissue therapy. Spinal adjustments ensure proper alignment, reducing the strain on your plantar fascia. Foot adjustments directly address misalignments in your foot structure. Soft tissue therapy targets adhesions in the plantar fascia and calf muscles, inflammation and improves blood flow, speeding up recovery. The benefits of these treatments include reduced pain, improved mobility, and faster healing. Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive, drug-free option to manage your plantar fasciitis effectively.
To provide plantar fasciitis relief with chiropractic treatment, I use several techniques. These include spinal adjustments, foot adjustments, and soft tissue therapy. Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive, drug-free option to manage your plantar fasciitis effectively.
Other Treatments a Chiropractor Can Give You for Plantar Fasciitis Relief
In addition to the above chiropractic treatments, I can recommend other treatments for plantar fasciitis that are within my scope of practice.
Decreasing the inflammation associated with plantar fasciitis
There are natural ways to decrease the inflammation associated with plantar fasciitis. There are two products we carry that may help: Nature’s Relief which is an oral supplement consisting of herbal remedies to decrease inflammation and Traumacare which is a homeopathic topical agent used for muscle and joint pain as well as inflammation. Furthermore, eating a poor diet can contribute to pain and inflammation in the foot. For example, I had a patient who had plantar fasciitis in both feet and we found that she had a gluten intolerance (wheat) that was creating extra inflammation in her body. Once she removed wheat from her diet, her plantar fasciitis subsided. And personally, I have osteoarthritis in my left big toe that will flare up if I consume too much refined sugar.
To learn more about how to eat an anti-inflammatory diet read ‘Treating Chronic Pain with a Healthy Diet’.
Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis Relief
There are exercises for plantar fasciitis that can help mitigate your symptoms and help aid in your healing process. For example, calf stretches, heel raises, towel curls, and ball rolls underneath your foot can help relieve plantar fasciitis.
Custom Foot Orthotics for Relieving Plantar Fasciitis
Custom foot orthotics play a significant role in relieving plantar fasciitis. These specially designed shoe inserts provide the necessary support and alignment for your feet, reducing strain on the plantar fascia. Unlike over-the-counter insoles, custom orthotics are tailored to your unique foot structure and needs, ensuring optimal comfort and effectiveness. By distributing pressure more evenly across your feet, they help alleviate pain and prevent further injury. Integrating custom orthotics into your treatment plan can enhance the benefits of chiropractic care, offering a comprehensive approach to managing and relieving plantar fasciitis. At my Edmonton clinic, we assess your foot mechanics thoroughly and create orthotics that fit perfectly, helping you achieve lasting relief and improved foot health.
Chiropractors Can Refer You to Other Health Professionals for Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Sometimes chiropractic treatments for plantar fasciitis don’t work. In these cases, it’s necessary to refer some patients out to other health professionals for help. For example, some patients with plantar fasciitis have had success with physiotherapists who provide shockwave therapy in their clinics.
Conclusion
In summary, plantar fasciitis can cause significant discomfort, but chiropractic care offers a powerful solution. By focusing on the your nerves, muscles, alignment, and adhesion in your plantar fascia, chiropractic treatment addresses the root cause of your pain. If you’re struggling with plantar fasciitis, I encourage you to consider chiropractic care. For personalized and effective treatment, book a consultation at my Edmonton clinic. Let’s work together to achieve your pain-free life. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to helping you find relief!
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