Chiropractic Treatment For Plantar Fasciitis Sufferers!

Chronic foot pain can spoil your enjoyment of life. One of the most common causes of pain in the feet is plantar fasciitis, affecting nearly two million people yearly in the U.S. It is an inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament that connects the heel bone and the toes. This ligament is composed of fibrous bands of tissue and runs along the entire bottom of the foot. It stretches and contracts with every step or movement, and may become inflamed when tiny tears occur in the tissue. Traditional medical treatment of plantar fasciitis tends to focus on reducing the pain with anti-inflammatory medications and alleviating pressure on the heel. Unfortunately, this does not address the cause of the disorder. Most plantar fasciitis sufferers are not aware that chiropractic treatment serves to address the potential causes of the disorder, not just the symptoms—drug-free!

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The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is a burning or aching pain on the bottom of the foot, often near the heel, where the ligament attaches to the heel bone. It is often experienced in the mornings, because the ligament has had time to rest and relax during the night, but then tightens up and becomes painful again when standing or walking. The pain may decrease slightly with activity, but more than half the people diagnosed with plantar fasciitis say that their pain is constant; 90% say that it hurts when they press on the area around the heel.

Common Causes of Plantar Fasciitis:

• Overuse during exercise or physical activity -- Athletes who run, jump, or perform other repetitive movements that put pressure on the feet are prone to this condition.
• Arthritis and diabetes -- Especially in the elderly.
• Wearing the wrong shoes -- Shoes with little or no arch support or that provide insufficient support or cushioning can put strain on the tendons, especially if you have flat feet, high arches, overpronation, or underpronation.
• Being overweight places additional strain on your feet.

Whatever the cause, plantar fasciitis is a condition that should be diagnosed and treated early before it becomes more serious.

How does chiropractic treatment help plantar fasciitis?

• Chiropractic adjustments of the feet and related joints (in addition to traditional approaches such as the use of ice packs and avoiding the movements that seem to exacerbate the pain) may help to restore a proper range of motion, and thus remove the cause of the problem.
• Chiropractors who specialize in sports medicine may be able to analyze the patients' gait (how they walk or run) and thus prescribe better footwear (or orthotics to wear inside their current shoes) that will help both to relieve pain and prevent future occurrences of plantar fasciitis.
• Chiropractors also advise on the exercises and lifestyle changes that can be performed at home, such as stretching and self-massage, to provide relief.

If you or a loved one is suffering from the painful condition of plantar fasciitis, call McKim Chiropractic today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information about our chiropractic treatment plans and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise ID, Nampa ID and Caldwell, ID receive the best chiropractic treatment possible to help them enjoy life again!