Are you or a loved one suffering from heel pain? Heel pain is the main symptom of plantar fasciitis. It usually manifests as inflammation of the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes (plantar fascia). The inflammation causes a stabbing pain in the bottom portion of the foot and is usually experienced when waking up, during long periods of standing, and after exercise. At Multicare Health Clinic, our chiropractor has years of experience providing Sioux City residents with natural and effective chiropractic treatment for plantar fasciitis.
What Are The Causes of Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is more likely to affect:
- Active men and women between the ages of 40 and 70
- Pregnant women, especially during the late stages
- Long-distance runners
- Those with structural foot problems
Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis symptoms can be alleviated and eventually cured through physical therapy, injections, surgery, and chiropractic treatment.
Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractic treatment involves the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. In the case of plantar fasciitis, chiropractic treatment involves techniques that aim to restore the body’s proper alignment. Chiropractic treatment can provide the following benefits:
- Reduce stress: The chiropractic adjustments in the heel and feet take pressure off the plantar fascia reducing the stress caused by tears in the muscle from the inflammation.
- Minimize the risk of further injury: People suffering from plantar fasciitis often adjust their gait to try and avoid the pain. This gait puts stress on other body parts that can lead to back pain, sore joints, and strained muscles.
- Promotes healing: When the stress on the plantar fascia is reduced, the foot begins to heal. Our chiropractor also recommends independent home exercises that can stretch the ligament and help it heal.
- Provide effective pain management: Chiropractic exercises provide potent pain management by allowing better communication between the nerves, brain, and spinal cord.
Get Professional Chiropractic Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
If you are looking for plantar fasciitis treatment in Sioux City, call Multicare Health Clinic today at (712) 276-4325.