Common Ailments We Treat: Plantar Fasciitis

What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

The plantar fascia is a ligament that helps to maintain the arch of the foot, and attaches from the heel of the foot to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of this ligament. When it becomes inflamed, a patient may experience pain at the bottom of their foot. The pain is typically worse when they first step onto their foot in the morning, and the pain may decrease, or get progressively worse throughout the day as they spend more time on their feet. The pain is usually a strong aching type of pain that may limit the ability or enjoyment of walking. The condition is more common in runners and in people who are overweight that also spend a lot of time standing in a day.

How Can Body Therapy Help?

Although pain from plantar fasciitis can significantly affect your ability to work, study or perform recreational activities that involve walking, a personalised treatment program from James Zheng, your local Chatswood chiropractor — that includes massage, therapeutic exercise, footwear modification recommendations, adjustments, and an analysis of foot biomechanics — can get you moving again without pain. In fact, studies have shown that over 90% of people with this condition recover with conservative treatment, such as chiropractic care. If you are currently experiencing heel or foot pain, or would like to prevent this condition from occurring, book in a free consultation today.