Plantar Fasciitis:
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Langley, BC
What is it?
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. It involves inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. This tissue supports the arch of your foot and absorbs shock when you walk.
Benefits of treatment:
- Manual therapy (Physiotherapy, Chiropractic Care) at our treatment center in Langley can be highly beneficial for individuals suffering from plantar fasciitis. This hands-on treatment approach involves various techniques aimed at relieving pain, improving function, and enhancing the healing process. Here are some specific benefits of manual therapy for plantar fasciitis:1. Pain ReliefManual therapy techniques, such as massage, myofascial release, and joint mobilization, can help reduce pain by alleviating tension in the plantar fascia and surrounding muscles. Manual therapy also results in increases of blood flow to the affected area, which promotes healing and reduces inflammation
2. Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion
By stretching and mobilizing the tissues and joints, manual therapy can enhance the flexibility and range of motion of the foot and ankle. This can reduce stiffness, especially after periods of inactivity or in the morning. Treatment also iImproves overall foot function, making it easier to perform daily activities and exercises.
3. Reduced Muscle Tension and Spasms
Manual therapy can target muscle knots and spasms in the foot, calf, and lower leg, which often accompany plantar fasciitis. Techniques such as deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy can break down adhesions and scar tissue while also relieving muscle tension, allowing for more efficient movement and reduced pain.
4. Enhanced Circulation
Improved blood flow from manual therapy helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the plantar fascia and surrounding tissues, which accelerates the healing process, reduces swelling and inflammation, and aids in the removal of metabolic waste products from the affected area.
5. Correction of Biomechanical Issues
Manual therapists can assess and address biomechanical issues that may contribute to plantar fasciitis, such as misalignment in the foot, ankle, and lower leg, abnormal gait patterns or walking mechanics, and imbalances in muscle strength and flexibility.
6. Education and Prevention
Therapists can provide valuable education on proper foot care, including advice on appropriate footwear and orthotics, guidance on stretching and strengthening exercises, and tips on activity modification to prevent recurrence of plantar fasciitis.
7. Orthotics:
Orthotics, custom-made to your foot, effectively manage plantar fasciitis by providing crucial support, cushioning, and alignment for the feet. They offer arch support, absorb shock, correct biomechanical issues, enhance foot function, distribute pressure evenly, improve stability, and prevent recurrence by supporting proper foot mechanics. This alleviates pain and enhances quality of life for individuals with plantar fasciitis.
In summary, manual therapy at our Langley location (Physiotherapy, Chiropractic Care) can provide significant benefits for those suffering from plantar fasciitis by alleviating pain, improving flexibility, reducing muscle tension, enhancing circulation, addressing biomechanical issues, and offering preventive guidance. Combining manual therapy with other treatment modalities such as Orthotics can lead to more comprehensive and effective management of the condition.