Have you ever experienced heel pain or a pain in your foot when you take your first steps out of bed? This is a common symptom of a condition called Plantar Fasciitis.
There’s a ligament at the bottom of your foot called the Plantar Fascia. It attaches at the heel and the front of the foot. If the ligament is irritated, it can cause heel pain or foot pain.
The plantar fascia usually becomes irritated due to some sort of repetitive strain. The strain might be caused by tight musculature in the hips or legs or by faulty body mechanics from the hip or even as high as the trunk.
Sometimes, plantar fasciitis symptoms are treatable with traditional home remedies, including:
However, since plantar fasciitis is usually caused by repetitive strain from misalignments, unless you get to the root of the problem, the symptoms will likely return. Plantar fasciitis can become a chronic issue if left untreated.
When treating plantar fasciitis, it’s important to address the whole body alignment.
At Rebalance, we examine the musculature of the legs, hip, pelvis and trunk to determine how the muscles are functioning. This includes working on the soft tissue to relieve trigger points and fascia restrictions. From there, we work to stretch and strengthen the imbalanced muscles and get the whole body moving in a healthy way.
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