Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes (plantar fascia). Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and move, the pain normally decreases, but it might return after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting.

SYMPTOMS

  • Sharp, stabbing pain at the bottom of the foot, often near the heel

  • Pain is usually worse first thing in the morning, when walking after first getting out of bed

TREATMENT

  • Graston Technique® to help break up soft tissue adhesion, scar tissue, and improve blood flow

  • Chiropractic adjustments to the foot, ankle, and pelvis

  • Therapeutic exercises

  • Ultrasound

  • Foot Level Shoe Orthotics for dropped arches