Are you physically active and experiencing intense foot pain when taking your first steps in the morning or nagging foot pain with every step? According to Dr. Owens at Chiropractic of Bellevue, there is a chance your heel or foot pain is caused by plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, plantar fasciitis can be effectively treated with chiropractic care and complementary options that provide symptom relief.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
The thick band of tissue found along the bottom of the foot, known as the plantar fascia, attaches to the foot at the heel bone and the base of the big toe. Pain associated with plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, which stabilizes the small foot bones and maintains your foot’s arch, becomes inflamed.
Plantar Fasciitis Risk Factors
Anything that puts unnecessary pressure on the bottom of your foot will likely increase your risk of developing an inflamed plantar fascia. Examples include:
- High levels of physical activity, particularly prevalent in long-distance runners.
- Wearing poorly fitting footwear or shoes that do not provide sufficient support.
- Carrying excessive weight or being obese.
Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms
Plantar fasciitis is typically characterized by a stabbing or acute sensation felt at the bottom of your foot, primarily in the heel region.
- The foot pain is most intense when taking the first few steps after getting out of bed in the morning.
- Foot pain generally intensifies after exercise or physical activity but not during it.
If you notice these symptoms, it is best to seek medical guidance and treatment as soon as possible.
How Can a Chiropractor Assist With Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain?
A chiropractor can perform manual adjustments to your feet, ankles, spine, knees, and hips, which can reduce the pressure on the bottom of your feet that causes pain. Various chiropractic and complementary therapies help clients relax, encouraging healing.
A chiropractor can also regularly stretch and educate you about therapeutic exercises and ergonomic changes that can be done daily between chiropractic visits. Additionally, using a splint at night to reduce pressure that may aggravate the condition can be helpful. These foot pain treatment options will keep you flexible and help reduce inflammation causing the foot pain.
Contact Our Chiropractor in Bellevue, WA
Are you looking for a chiropractor near you? For more information about our available plantar fasciitis foot pain treatment options, contact a team member at Chiropractic of Bellevue at 425-802-5432 or online.