Can Chiropractic Care Treat Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a condition of the foot where several tiny tears develop in the ligament which runs along the length of the bottom of the foot. If left untreated, these tiny tears may eventually lead to a painful and larger tear, causing much discomfort.

It is the leading cause of heel pain in adults. When pain due to plantar fasciitis sets in, one may need to change the way they walk in order to reduce the pain. This is likely to lead to other problems such as misalignments of other joints in the body.

Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

Several causes include:

• Excessive exercise.
• Ill-fitting shoes, or shoes that do not offer enough support.
• Extended periods of standing.
• An injury from a fall.
• Arthritis.
• Walking barefoot.

Chiropractic care; An effective treatment option to deal with plantar fasciitis

A number of treatment options are available, including the benefits of chiropractic care. The benefits that one can have by opting for chiropractic treatment of plantar fasciitis include:

• Significant reduction of Stress in the ligament

Chiropractic treatments specific to feet, can help relieve some of the stress from the ligament and give it a chance to heal. Reducing the stress and inflammation of the ligament can lead to pain relief.

• Minimising the risk of secondary injuries

Suffering from plantar fasciitis makes one change the way they walk to help reduce the pain. These changes will lead to misalignments of other joints in the body. Such misalignments, if left untreated, may cause further problems in other parts of your body such as the hips, spine and ankles. Chiropractic treatment is best for minimising the misalignments in the body.

• All-natural, non-invasive and drug-free

One of the biggest advantages of using chiropractic treatment is that it is completely natural and non-invasive, as no prescription medicines or drugs are involved. Therefore, utilising chiropractic treatment in conjunction with other treatments may be a feasible option for many.

 

If you, a family member, or a friend is suffering from plantar fasciitis, we can provide a thorough examination and treatment plan.

For more information on how we can help, contact us to schedule an appointment, or give us a call on 92626566 Sydney CBD or 95509480 Lewisham.