Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot-related diagnoses in Canada, causing heel pain in as many as 7% of people. While the initial discomfort associated with plantar fasciitis may not seem severe enough to warrant a visit to a professional. But plantar fasciitis which goes untreated can lead to severe pain that affects daily life and even simple activities.

As a result, it’s important to understand what plantar fasciitis is, how to know if you’re at risk, and when to see a chiropodist about your symptoms.

Evergreen Rehab & Wellness, we get how much plantar fasciitis pain can impact your life. That’s why we’re here with a range of treatment options and the expertise to help. We have extensive experience in helping patients manage and find relief from plantar fasciitis.

Imagine a band running along the bottom of your foot, from your heel all the way to the base of your toes. That’s your plantar fascia. It’s not just any band, though; it’s a tough ligament that absorbs the shocks and bumps we put our feet through every day, whether we’re walking, running, or just standing.

Since the plantar fascia is more rigid than muscle, it’s not really built to stretch. So, when it’s under constant pressure or gets stretched too far, it can start to get little tears and injuries. This leads to inflammation and, you guessed it, pain. It’s an overuse injury, seen a lot in people who are on their feet a bunch, long-distance runners, folks carrying extra weight, those with either really high arches or flat feet, and anyone not wearing shoes that give enough support.

If you’ve got plantar fasciitis, you’ll likely feel pain at the heel’s bottom, though it can spread to your foot’s arch. The pain is usually:

• Worst in the morning right when you get out of bed
• Sharp or shooting, making you feel like there’s a stab in the bottom of your foot
• More intense when you stand up after sitting for a while
• It might ease up after you’ve walked around a bit, but then it sneaks back if you’re on your feet for too long.

Struggling with Plantar Fasciitis? At Evergreen Rehab & Wellness, we know how much foot pain from Plantar Fasciitis can mess up your day. That’s why we focus on treating the whole problem, not just the pain, to help you get lasting relief. We’ve picked out treatments to help you feel better and move more easily. Here’s what we can do for you:

• Chiropractic Care:Experience custom adjustments designed to enhance joint function and alleviate pain, tackling the discomfort at its source.
• Registered Massage Therapy: Dive into therapeutic massage techniques that work to ease muscle tension and improve the mobility of your joints, fostering a deep sense of relief.
• Physiotherapy: Benefit from personalized exercises and therapeutic treatments aimed at strengthening your body and enhancing your movement, tailored to combat the symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis.
• Kinesiology/Active Rehab: Jump into exercise programs tailored just for you, aimed at getting your physical function back on track and keeping your joints healthy. We’ll help you move toward feeling better.
• Manual Osteopathy: Try hands-on methods focused on getting your body’s systems in harmony and easing your pain. It’s all about treating your whole self, not just the sore spots.
• Acupuncture:: Dive into the time-honored tradition of acupuncture to lessen pain and swelling. Using techniques from traditional Chinese medicine, we offer a peaceful way to start healing.

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