Heel Pain
What To Do About Your Plantar Fasciitis
- Thorough evaluation and diagnosis
- Manual therapy and exercises for pain relief
- A plan to prevent heel pain from returning
Heel Pain
Heel pain most often is a result of pain of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick piece of connective tissue between our heel and our toes. It provides stability to the arch of our foot and, in addition, it functions as a spring so that we can transfer energy in order to walk, run and jump. Plantar fasciitis is pain and inflammation of the plantar fascia. There are many reasons someone can experience this pain, but most often it is due to overuse.
What is it?
People with plantar fasciitis will experience pain at the inside of their heel that is first noticed when stepping out of bed in the morning or after prolonged periods of sitting. The pain gets better as they continue to walk, but it will get worse with prolonged activity, such as running. It is often tender to the touch.
How To Get Rid of It
Physical therapy for plantar fasciitis involves manual therapy and stretching to maximize the range of motion of the ankle. Manual therapy is when a physical therapist uses their hands to help improve range of motion. Strengthening of the calf muscles is recommended in order to improve the leg’s ability to handle the forces of walking.
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