Solving Plantar Foot Pain

September  29th, 2021

Have you ever taken that first step in the morning only to be met with excruciating pain in the bottom of your foot and heel?  Or, maybe the ache sets in after a long day of working on your feet.

There could be several causes to that annoying pain, one of the most likely culprits is called Plantar Fasciitis, a condition resulting in an inflamed tender ligament that covers the bottom surface of your foot and connects your Achilles Tendon through heel bone to your toes.

While Plantar Fasciitis is often a result of a repetitive strain injury, the inflammation can be caused by a number of activities or conditions including: running, weight lifting, high impact exercise, wearing inadequate shoes, jumping, abnormal foot or ankle mechanics and difficulty maintaining a healthy body mass.

East Park Integrative Chiropractic wants you to feel your best naturally. If you’re struggling with this type of foot pain, consider giving the following stretches a try.

Calf stretches:

Tight calf muscles can make plantar fasciitis more painful. To loosen your calves, do the following stretch. Place your hands against a wall. Keep the knee of your affected foot straight. Bend the other knee while keeping both feet flat on the ground. You should feel a stretch in your calf and heel of the extended leg. Hold this stretch for up to 10 seconds at a time. If you find this position painful, release the stretch immediately.

Towel curls:

To work your foot muscles and give them more flexibility, place a hand towel on the ground in front of you while seated in a chair. Place your feet on top of the towel or cloth. Now, grab the center of the towel with your toes as you curl them toward your body. Repeat this a few times.

Toe pickups:

In a seated position, place 10 small objects on the ground next to an empty bowl—marbles or something of a similar shape and size will work great. Pick up one item at a time by curling your toes and placing them into the bowl. This helps to exercise and stretch your feet.

Foot Flexes:

While seated, place your legs out in front of you. Using an elastic exercise band or a large towel, wrap it around your foot while continuing to hold the ends with your hands. Gently point your toes toward and away from your body, holding each position for a few seconds before switching.

Can chiropractic help?  Maybe!  If you’re looking for additional help as you work to overcome foot pain and improve function, East Park Integrative Chiropractic is there for you.  They offer therapies such as: chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy, electric stimulation and Class IV LASER. 

Contact them to find out if chiropractic care can help you reach your goals in health and exercise. 

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