Foot pain - Plantar Fasciitis

[mathnewhope]

Realistically, patients many times have complex issues that involve the body as a whole, not just a broken part. So, it makes sense to me to have a group of experts in their field working together to address as many of the underlying causes of our problem lie foot pain as possible.

I believe giving the patient the best possible care with the best results and doing this all within one convenient location is truly integrated care. I have a friend of mine had a plantar fasciitis. We both love playing basketball. Does anyone here who knows how to treat plantar fasciitis?

Thank you so much for your response.

[Heidi]

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/foot-heel-pain/plantar-fasciitis

[mattsiniscalchi]

What you could try and see what happens (this is something that we would do with a lot of our athletes)..
have you ever heard of foam rolling? Typically just stretching the fascia is not enough and improving the soft tissue through manual therapy is best. Think of if you tied a 2 rubber bands together..in order to get the knot out you would have to unwind it some how..simply stretching will prevent the knot from being removed..so soft tissue methods get rid of the adhesions that develop from overuse. Hopefully this makes some form of sense. Grab a lacrosse ball or golf ball and roll the fascia (arch of foot) slowly with slightly discomfort for 2mins each foot. Do this 4-5x/day. Also roll the back of the calves for the same amount of time and frequency. Also, typically people are very weak in their hips which can cause the knee/foot to collapse in (bad gait) and because of this recurrences can put more added stress on the foot. So strengthening the hip abductors/external rotators may help. If you need more info..feel free to contact me.
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best,
M

[mathnewhope]

Thanks for the response.. Well, I have visited the site you have provided and I admit I have a lot things learn from that as well as enjoyed reading those enriching experiences. A friend of mine recommended me chiropractic care.. Well, I have to check and search some information about them I guess. So I've found that Chiropractic care is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. It is generally categorized as complementary and alternative medicine.

Likewise, I have found

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common explanations of heel pain. It is caused by inflammation to the thick band that connects the toes to the heel bone, called the plantar fascia, which runs across the bottom of your foot. The condition is most commonly seen in runners, pregnant women, overweight people, and individuals who wear inadequately supporting shoes. Plantar fasciitis typically affects people between the ages of 40 and 70.

Symptoms
Plantar fasciitis commonly causes a stabbing pain in the heel of the foot, which is worse during the first few steps of the day after awakening. As you continue to walk on the affected foot, the pain gradually lessens. Usually, only one foot is affected, but it can occur in both feet simultaneously.

Diagnosis
To diagnose plantar fasciitis, your doctor will physically examine your foot by testing your reflexes, balance, coordination, muscle strength, and muscle tone. Your doctor may also advise a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or X-ray to rule out other others sources of your pain, such as a pinched nerve, stress fracture, or bone spur.

Treatment
Treatment for plantar fasciitis includes medication, physical therapy, shock wave therapy, or surgery.