Addressing Plantar Fasciitis
In most cases, staying active is one of the best things to do for your health and body, but it can come with a big disadvantage – plantar fasciitis. Learn more about this condition with this quick guide provided by our team at Advanced Chiropractic in Klamath Falls, OR.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
On the bottom of your foot is a band of tissue. It is thick as it’s intended to protect the nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the foot. This band is known as the plantar fascia. When it becomes inflamed, the condition is called plantar fasciitis. It is a very uncomfortable condition that typically leads to pain when you first wake up and walk. It is not uncommon to feel a sharp, stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot or near your heel.
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is the result of your plantar fascia becoming inflamed and anyone can experience it. However, it is more common for people that fit one of the categories listed below.
- Highly active: People who lead active lifestyles can put too much pressure on this band. Athletes, especially long-distance runners, are prone to plantar fasciitis. Those who have jobs that require them to spend hours standing or walking are also at risk.
- Improper support: If you’re not wearing shoes that support your arches, your plantar fascia is going through more work than it needs to. This can lead to tension and inflammation.
- Carrying excess weight: If you are overweight or obese, your feet are supporting more weight than they are designed to – making plantar fasciitis likely.
Chiropractors Help with Plantar Fasciitis
It may seem strange that a chiropractor can help with issues concerning the feet, but it’s true. There are several chiropractic methods through which you can find relief.
- Adjustments: Adjustments aren’t just for your spinal column. They are also effectively used to treat issues in the extremities. Through adjustments to everything from your spine and hips to your feet, ankles, and knees, much of the pressure on your plantar fascia can be relieved.
- Therapeutic exercises: Learning how to effectively stretch and strengthen your foot can make a huge difference. Your chiropractor can walk you through personalized exercises to ensure the best results.
- Lifestyle guidance: Your chiropractor can walk you through adjustments you can make to how you walk and stand to minimize your symptoms. If necessary, you might be told to wear a splint at night. We can also recommend shoes and orthotic devices to alleviate your pain and support your feet properly.
Schedule Your Visit with Our Chiropractors in Klamath Falls, OR
If you have noticed pain in your feet and heels, it’s time for a visit to Advanced Chiropractic. We can provide the natural and effective relief you need to address your plantar fasciitis. Call our team today at (541) 273-5433 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.
