By Dr Karli Plowright
(Family Wellness Chiropractor + Exercise Scientist)
Nomad Chiropractic Mosman)
Plantar Fasciitis and Chiropractic
Plantar fasciitis is much more common than you probably think. It can affect people with a sedentary lifestyle and people who are on their feet for long periods of time.
Plantar fasciitis presents as pain in the heel and is actually tears/stress on the fascia that runs on the bottom of the foot, from the heel bone to the base of the toes. Most commonly people feel this pain first thing in the morning with the first couple of steps or when weight bearing on the foot after sitting for long periods of time. You may also feel the pain more intense after exercising. Pain will only last seconds to minutes but will come back throughout the day.
Why do people get it?
Living a sedentary lifestyle
Being overweight
Those who stand for too long
Incorrect footwear
High levels of physical activity
Increased activity levels
Reduced ankle mobility
Over pronated feet
What chiropractic can do to help:
If your foot and heel pain is affecting your ability to stand, walk or exercise, chiropractic treatment (manual therapy) may be beneficial for you.
- Adjustments to the heel and foot to reduce pressure on the fascia;
- Along with correction lower limb biomechanics ie. the connected ailments of the leg and lower back, where necessary;
- Soft tissue therapy to help heal the plantar fascia to reduce stress in the tissue; and
- Exercises and stretches to relieve pain and strengthen the foot
….so the fascia can regain elasticity again!
It is likely chiropractic can manage pain levels and therefore limit the use of anti-inflammatories.
If you are noticing symptoms of plantar fasciitis it is important for you to get them treated as quickly as possible. And if you are wanting to return to the physical activity you used to enjoy or are interested in learning more about the efficiency of chiropractic treatment for preventing and easing plantar fasciitis symptoms, make an appointment and come visit your Mosman Chiropractors.
Book online to get assessed; and get to help with your plantar fasciitis!
Till next time,
Chiro Karli :)
Nomad Chiropractic Mosman
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Book in online with your Mosman Chiropractors Lucy Bartlett, Olly Kerr, Kristin Webb and Sandy Ghobrial at www.nomadchiropractic.com.au
Located at: Suite 1, 563 Military Road Mosman NSW 2088 Rear entry
Ph 02 9969 7503
www.nomadchiropractic.com.au
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*Note: Karli Plowright moved back to WA in December 2022 and as such is no longer a practitioner at Nomad Chiropractic in Mosman. All of the practitioners at Nomad Chiropractic are trained in the above.