Plantar fasciitis is defined as the overstretching of the plantar fascia of the foot. It is a particularly debilitating condition, and it can cause a significant amount of foot pain if not dealt with properly. It is also difficult to find solid advice when dealing with conditions like plantar fasciitis. Foot pain is a common reason why people seek out chiropractic care in Columbus. This article by Potent Chiropractic was written to help you understand how plantar fasciitis happens and what your options are for treatment.
The most common reason people develop plantar fasciitis is because of improper foot and ankle mechanics. Most commonly this occurs from an old ankle sprain that was never "unsprained". The bones of the foot and ankle misalign, causing constant stress and tension on the plantar fascia. This tension leads to the overstretching of the fascia, which becomes irritated and inflamed. While ankle sprains are the most common reason, there are other mechanisms that will lead to the development of plantar fasciitis. Regardless of the cause, it is important to seek out a professional evaluation of your condition as soon as you start to feel the symptoms, so that the condition does not get worse and can be effectively managed.
Pain in the foot can hold people back from doing the things they love. When dealing with conditions like plantar fasciitis, early treatment is always the best decision. Many resources will tell you to stretch the bottom of the foot to help with plantar fascia pain. At Potent Chiropractic, we never recommend that you stretch the fascia. Dr. Pritchard has had great success helping people deal with plantar fasciitis by realigning the bones of the foot, ankle, and spine. This helps to take the tension off the overstretched fascia. When you come to our office, you can expect us to take a comprehensive health history, perform an in-depth exam, take any appropriate imaging, and work to gently ease the bones back into their normal position.
At Potent Chiropractic in Columbus, we understand that making decisions about how to treat plantar fasciitis can be difficult. If you would like more information, contact our office today.
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