Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia of the foot. Chiropractic care isn't limited to the spine and can significantly reduce pain associated with plantar fasciitis. Dr. Coonrad, at Palamone Chiropractic, can help those with plantar fasciitis in the Eldersburg, Maryland, area.
Inflammation associated with plantar fasciitis can start in several different ways:
Symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis differ from person to person. The textbook plantar fasciitis symptom is heel pain. This is especially true when taking that first step in the morning when you get out of bed. It can also flare up when rising after sitting for some duration. Other symptoms include:
Plantar fasciitis can be mistaken for other conditions with similar symptoms. This is why an examination by a professional is done to determine the cause and begin treatment.
Chiropractic care focuses treatment on what is causing the condition in the first place. Once that reason has been diagnosed, there are many non-medication, nonsurgical approaches to treating plantar fasciitis. A chiropractor will readjust the small bones in the feet, while also performing soft tissue therapies, to reduce pain and solve the underlying problem. Manipulating the bones in the foot will achieve better motion between the layers of skin, fat, fascia, and muscle. Getting chiropractic treatment for plantar fasciitis should prevent future pain and injury by correcting the structural issue in your feet. You can make sure that the pain and injury do not happen again. Fascial movement taping may also be used to allow for healing response and to ensure movement. This is an ideal option for athletes or those in a physically demanding job.
If you have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, or believe that you might have it, call our team at Palamone Chiropractic today for help.
Palamone Chiropractic works with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, EHP (Johns Hopkins Employees), UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare insurances. If you have any questions, please call our office and one of our knowledgable staff members would be happy to help.