Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the ligament that connects your heel bone to your toes and supports the arch of your foot. Strain, weakening, swelling, or irritation of the plantar fascia can cause pain on the heel or bottom of your foot when you stand or walk. The pain usually occurs when you take your first steps after getting out of bed or sitting for a long time. Many people have less pain after taking a few steps, but their feet often hurt more as the day goes on. Less common symptoms include numbness, swelling, tingling, or radiating pain. Approximately 1 in 10 people will have plantar fasciitis at some point in their lifetime. 


Plantar fasciitis is more common if: 

• You roll your feet roll inward too much when you walk.
• You have flat feet.
• You have high arches.
• You are overweight.
• You wear shoes that don't fit well or are worn out.
• You walk, stand, or run for long periods of time.
• You have tight calf muscles or Achilles tendons.

Both Chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture can help relieve plantar fasciitis pain. 

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