Do you have foot pain at the sole or heel of your foot? Does it hurt worse in the morning or after resting your feet? Do you have tight calf muscles? You may have plantar fasciitis.

Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue at the sole of the foot. The inflammation causes pain, swelling, stiff joints, and tight muscles.

Inflammation could be caused by poor footwear, prolonged standing, injury, being overweight, having a muscle imbalance, and/or several other possibilities.

Plantar fasciitis can be mild to severe. It can greatly affect your daily activities and impact your ability to walk. If this sounds like what you are suffering of, get it diagnosed by your chiropractor. It is important to have a diagnosis because other conditions can mimic plantar fasciitis. Do not bear through the pain as that will only lead to a more chronic condition that could become debilitating. The sooner you seek treatment the more successful the healing process will be.

The preferred treatment modalities very depending on the person and the stage of the condition. Typically the use of ice is included to decrease the inflammation. Stretching of the plantar fascia and other muscles associated along with correcting muscle imbalances will contribute to the healing and prevention of future episodes. Purchasing proper footwear for your foot is essential. Make sure you have an adequate arch support, the bottom of the shoe must be cushioned, and a small elevation of the heel is recommended. Chiropractic manipulation will be needed to improve joint function of the several foot bones and to reduce muscle spasm of the intrinsic foot muscles. Your chiropractic will also assign home exercises to help healing and reduce pain when not in the office.

With these proper treatment modalities you can expedite the healing process and pain can be relieved more quickly.

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