What is Plantar Fasciitis? (And How to Treat It)

You may think plantar fasciitis is a serious and untreatable condition. However, as with many injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system, if caught quickly, plantar fasciitis can be effectively treated with chiropractic care.

Chiropractors treat joint and soft tissue dysfunctions using safe, natural solutions that promote the body’s healing process. This allows those suffering from plantar fasciitis to heal and recover faster than they would with more aggressive treatments or needing to rely on pain medication.

If you have plantar fasciitis or are concerned you may have it, read on to learn what you need to know.

This article tells you:

What plantar fasciitis is
Reasons for plantar fasciitis
How to help avoid plantar fasciitis
Chiropractic solutions to treat plantar fasciitis
And more

So, let’s get to it…

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel of the foot to the toes. When the tissue becomes inflamed, it can be painful and lead to the condition plantar fasciitis.

Common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:

Heel pain
Pain on the sole of the foot
Foot pain that worsens after several hours of non-use, such as prolonged sitting or when you wake in the morning and take your first steps
Foot and heel pain after physical activity (not during)
Swelling and tenderness of the foot
Limping
Sharp, shooting, or stabbing pain in the foot

The inflammation of the plantar fascia that causes these symptoms is typically due to irregular stretching or tearing in the soft tissue.

Common reasons for plantar fasciitis include:

Overuse due to sports or occupation
Prolonged standing
Wearing inappropriate shoes for the activity you’re doing
Your personal foot structure or mechanics
An injury elsewhere in the body causing undue pressure on the plantar fascia
A trauma or accident
Weight gain or pregnancy

While some of these events or lifestyle choices can be improved upon with chiropractic guidance, others are part of your daily routine. In either case, you can find relief for plantar fasciitis with chiropractic methods and other natural solutions.

How to Help Prevent Plantar Fasciitis

There’s never a guaranteed way to ensure you don’t get injured; however, proactively caring for your body will help. When you’re strong, flexible, and healthy, you respond better to injuries and usually heal faster from them.

Most people can’t quit their jobs that require hours of standing, or they don’t want to stop participating in sports that put heavy demands on their feet, or they have no control over the accident that caused their injury; so, what can they do?

Tips to help you avoid plantar fasciitis:

Adhere to routine exercises and stretches that concentrate on the feet
Wear the right shoes for the activities you do
Massage the feet to promote healthy circulation and remove pressures on the tissues
Stop activities that cause pain and see a chiropractor as soon as possible
Wear supportive shoes that are in good condition
Ice your feet and heels after physical exertion
Rest your feet often, including throughout workouts and while on the job

Visit Our Bluffdale Pilates & Chiropractic Clinic for Plantar Fasciitis Relief

Our Bluffdale clinic provides a healthy blend of Pilates, chiropractic, and massage so you get safe, effective results that last. We combine our solutions so you get comprehensive support that affects the body as a whole, and we never take a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment.

Our plantar fasciitis services and remedies may include:

Chiropractic adjustments that restore function and comfort to the affected areas
Movement screenings to give us a complete picture of where imbalances are
Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) to manage soft tissue dysfunctions
Rehab exercises to support your unique strengthening goals
Pilates classes to improve strength and flexibility for a strong, healthy, and well-functioning body
And more