Plantar Fasciitis: Understanding Its Causes and Treatments
Plantar fasciitis can cause painful and uncomfortable symptoms that prevent you from exercising, working, and enjoying your hobbies. At PTConcepts, our experienced physical therapists can assess the extent of your condition and help you find relief from plantar fasciitis symptoms so that you can enjoy a healthier, happier life. If you’re ready to find relief from plantar fasciitis in Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco, and Sherman, TX, keep reading to learn more about what causes the condition and how we can treat it.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a repetitive stress or overuse injury that causes inflammation of the plantar fascia in your feet. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel of your foot to your toes. When it becomes injured you will experience symptoms like foot pain, heel pain, stiffness, trouble moving your foot, pain when standing or walking, swelling in the arch of the foot or heel, and tightness of the Achilles tendon.
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is caused by an overuse or injury to the plantar fascia. This inflammation makes the plantar fascia painful and can make it hard to walk or stand. It can affect one or both feet. You are at a higher risk of plantar fasciitis if you:
- Stand for long periods of time or have a job where you stand all day
- Play sports
- Work out on a hard surface
- Regularly wear shoes that don’t provide enough support
- Walk around barefoot or stand for long periods of time without shoes on
- Have high arches
- Have flat feet
- Are obese
- Have a sedentary lifestyle
How We Can Help You Find Relief From Foot Pain and Other Symptoms
We can help you manage the symptoms of plantar fasciitis and find relief from pain and other symptoms. We focus on chiropractic care and physical therapy to relieve pain and inflammation and give your plantar fascia time to heal. We can also help you develop healthy lifestyle habits that will reduce your risk of plantar fasciitis in the future. The most effective treatment options for plantar fasciitis are:
- Rest, ice, and supportive wraps
- Custom orthotics
- Massage and therapeutic stretching
- Cold laser therapy
- Physical therapy
- Dry needling
Begin Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
At PTConcepts, we have chiropractic and physical therapy treatment centers throughout Texas, including Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco, and Sherman, TX. We can provide you with an official diagnosis of plantar fasciitis and design a personalized treatment program that will help you return to living a pain-free life. Call to schedule an appointment or contact us online with questions.
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