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Plantar Fasciitis

Foot pain is one of the most common conditions in people who stand for work or are recreational runners. Many people are not aware Chiropractic care is often a very effective treatment for foot pain and problems.

One of the most common conditions seen in runners is plantar fasciitis. It is estimated that 10% of runners are prone to plantar fasciitis. Often a heel spur is seen with the condition. The heel spur is a bony projection from the heel bone or calcaneus. Heel spurs are seen in about half of persons with plantar fasciitis and in about 10-27% of the general population. A heel spur is an indication of long term irritation of the plantar ligament and not directly the cause of the problem. The heel spur itself is not located on the weight bearing part of the heel and does not directly cause pain. Plantar fasciitis is generally considered episodic in nature and more people can recover with rest and conservative care (including Chiropractic care).

Plantar fasciitis is most often seen as a sharp heel pain on the botton and inside of the foot. The pain is often the worst first thing in the morning or after a period of extended sitting. The condition may be seen in people with either high or flat arches.
 
It is important to seek treatment quickly with plantar fasciitis.  Here is a list of treatments that can help alleviate plantar fasciitis with your Owasso chiropractor.
 
  1. Graston Technique
  2. ultrasound therapy
  3. exercises and stretches
  4. gait training (this is addressing the way you walk or run)
  5. cold laser therapy
 
Here are a few tips and things that you can do at home to help
 
  1. Use a frozen water bottle and roll it back and forth on your foot for 15 minutes several times a day
  2. Stretch your calves and the soleus
 
                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOLEUS STRETCH                                                      CALF STRETCH
 
 3. Take a week break from the offending activity
 
 
If these do NOT resolve your problem make an appointment to have your foot evaluated by your Owasso chiropractor, Elite Performance & Rehabilitation

9 Comments to Plantar Fasciitis:

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Brian Nix on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 5:56 PM
My wife suffers from this! Great info. I am going to share with my co-workers as well.
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Cathy on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 6:41 PM
Great information... I have many friends who have suffered from this. I always try to do those stretches after I run. Will share with friends!
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Tom Koestring on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 8:48 PM
I run, swim, and bike. Love the last two, not so much a fan of the first. Plantar Fasciitis the reason. Will take your blog points to heart. I have incredibly high arches (my mother says it's a sign of aristocracy). Is this a leading cause more so than flat feet?
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Phillip on Thursday, October 06, 2011 10:20 AM
My mother has suffered from this to the degree that she required surgery. Very chronic and painful! The preventative measures mentioned could go along way in alleviating the problems that ultimately arise from heel spurs and planter fasciitis.
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Jon Harrison on Thursday, October 06, 2011 11:21 AM
Very good information. I have some family members that could benefit from this blog. I will pass it along.
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Jeff N on Thursday, October 06, 2011 1:38 PM
Great Info! Love the frozen water bottle idea.....
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Dr. Aldridge on Thursday, October 06, 2011 4:14 PM
@ Tom- usually plantar fasciitis occurs from over pronation of the foot. Normal Pronation The outside part of the heel makes initial contact with the ground. The foot "rolls" inward about fifteen percent, comes in complete contact with the ground, and can support your body weight without any problem. The rolling in of the foot optimally distributes the forces of impact. This movement is called "pronation," and it's critical to proper shock absorption. At the end of the gait cycle, you push off evenly from the front of the foot. Overpronation As with the "normal pronation" sequence, the outside of the heel makes the initial ground contact. However, the foot rolls inward more than the ideal fifteen percent, which is called "overpronation." This means the foot and ankle have problems stabilizing the body, and shock isn't absorbed as efficiently. At the end of the gait cycle, the front of the foot pushes off the ground using mainly the big toe and second toe, which then must do all the work. Hope this helps explain what is potentially happening.
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PlicaSyndrome on Monday, February 06, 2012 7:19 PM
Great article. As always!
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Phenocal on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 2:40 AM
Due to my job i face foot pain regularly. I supposed to take medicine many time. i never knew this therapy. Thanks for sharing this.
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