4 Benefits Plantar Fasciitis Sufferers Gain By Using Chiropractic
One of the most difficult medical conditions to spell is also one of the most common. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. A person is afflicted with this condition when the tissue becomes irritated and damaged in the long ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot, called the plantar fascia ligament. The resulting symptoms include pain and inflammation that can be acute and often ongoing. It is often particularly notable in the morning with that first step. We call this FSMP (first stem morning pain) and we often use this as a benchmark measure of how you are improving with care.
It's estimated that 2 million Americans suffer from plantar fasciitis. However, many different factors cause the condition.
A foot trauma from an injury such as a fall can bring about the condition. Other causes are wearing ill-fitting or non-supporting footwear, prolonged standing, and walking. Once afflicted with plantar fasciitis, the sufferer often changes their gait to avoid foot pain, bringing on secondary issues such as misalignment and joint stress.
While there are several modes of treatment options, chiropractic care offers multiple unique benefits to those who suffer from plantar fasciitis. Here are some specific ways chiropractic care effectively treats plantar fasciitis.
Shockwave
Thick dense connective tissue, like the plantar fascia, often has a poor blood supply. This in turn slows healing and makes the plantar fascia vulnerable to repetitive strain and developing small tears. Shockwave is a state-of-the-art treatment that stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and helps speed healing.
Chiropractic adjustments can reduce stress in the plantar fascia
When the ligament is stressed, it can cause tiny tears that bring on plantar fasciitis. Sufferers who don't take measures to repair this damage often experience ongoing pain and inflammation. A chiropractor, over a series of visits, is able to adjust the foot and heel so the ligament starts to relax, which in return, promotes healing and diminishes the instances of dealing with the condition again down the road.
Chiropractic care helps minimize secondary bodily injury due to compensation
As mentioned above, individuals dealing with the pain of plantar fasciitis frequently adapt their gait to avoid painful steps, causing stress and weight to fall on other parts of the feet, ankles, and joints. This may eventually cause issues with strained muscles and sore joints.
Chiropractic treatment not only deals with the symptoms, but treats the root of the problem. Patients who commit to chiropractic care see the plantar fasciitis decrease in severity. In addition, the chiropractor helps re-train them to walk and stand correctly, taking care of the secondary issues.
Additional at home exercises promote healing
Patients can help their situations in addition to visiting their chiropractor by taking advantage of regular home therapy exercises. Part of chiropractic care for plantar fasciitis includes a regular recommendation of exercises that stretches and heals the plantar fascia as well as secondary affected areas. For maximum results, patients need to make sure they perform the exercises correctly and diligently stick to the rehabilitation plan.
Chiropractic works well in conjunction with other treatments
Chiropractic treatment for plantar fasciitis complements other treatments. Chiropractic visits paired with other treatments increased mobility and promote faster healing. Talk with your chiropractor to see what other treatments may complement your current care.
Plantar fasciitis is a common issue that millions of people face, but it doesn't have to control your activity level or hinder your lifestyle. Give us a call, we have had very good success integrating treatments to help speed your heeling and get you walking, standing and moving better.
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