The inflammation of the thick connective tissue on the
bottom of your feet is called plantar fasciitis.
It extends from the calcaneous (heel) of the
foot to each individual
toe while creating the arches of our foot. This condition has become very common in
recent years due to a variety of factors.
The most common are flat or high arches, running on surfaces that are
uneven, tight calf musculature (back of the lower part of the leg), quick
weight gain, and choosing to wear shoes with little or no arch support (think
high heels for the ladies and sandals for the guys). Also, heel spurs (extra bone that grows as a
result of too much stress being placed on a particular area or bone) can be a
common cause of this condition.
Many symptoms typically found with this inflammatory issue
include foot pain upon walking when waking up in the morning, pain caused when
walking up stairs or after intense activities such as running or aerobic
exercises.
A good examination and health history can help diagnose this
condition in most people. At times when
heel spurs may be suspected, foot x-rays can provide confirmation as to the
cause of the issue at hand. Conservative
treatment works very well for plantar fasciitis. Chiropractic adjustments of the foot and
ankle complex, soft tissue modalities such as Graston Technique, as well as
therapeutic ultrasound help restore normal function to the foot and help ease
the inflammatory process. At-home care
can consist of icing the bottom of the foot to minimize pain and inflammation
as well as stretching and strengthening specific muscle groups of the lower
body to prevent further flare-ups of this problem.
If you are having foot issues, please let Dr. Kmett know so
that he may help you on your road to recovery!
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