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Chiropractic and Plantar Fasciitis

There are many health conditions that we see at Enyart Chiropractic in addition to Back and Neck pain.  One of the more common conditions that I encounter in my practice in Belleville is Plantar Fasciitis.  What is Plantar Fasciitis and how is it treated?

The Plantar Fascia is actually a ligament that runs on the underside of the foot.  This ligament connects the heel bone (calcaneus) with the toes, and is the ligament responsible for supporting the arch of the foot.  Repeated strains to this ligament can cause micro tears that create inflammation and pain.  Severe pain upon standing in the morning is a hallmark sign of this condition.  Many patients report feeling pain in the heel and underside of the foot after sitting for extending periods of time.

 
There are many causes of Plantar Fasciitits, and in the majority of cases several factors are at play.  Tightness of the foot and calf, improper athletic training, stress on the arch or weakness of the foot are potential causes. Shoes that don’t fit, certain play or work actions or overuse (running too fast, too far, too soon) may hurt the Plantar Fascia. People with low arches, flat feet or high arches are at increased risk of developing plantar fasciitis as well.  Excessive pronation, where the foot rolls inward while walking, is also a common cause.  Many runners report a worsening of their symptoms after running on excessively hard surfaces such as concrete sidewalks.

Plantar Fasciitis can be extremely painful and debilitating.  It is a very common condition in the Belleville area.  Alice Hudson, of the Good Feet Store in Shiloh, IL reports that approximately 60 percent of her clients suffer from Plantar Fasciitis.

In treating Plantar Fasciitis, we take a multi-faceted and personalized approach.  Every patient is an individual, and thus every patient with Plantar Fasciitis has their own set of causes.  Symptoms usually resolve more quickly when the time between the onset of symptoms and the beginning of treatment is as short as possible. If treatment is delayed, the complete resolution of symptoms may take 6-18 months or more.  If you or a loved one suffers from this painful condition, contact our office today for a consultation.