BEST Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia or the thick ligament at the bottom of the foot that links the heel bone to the toes.

This condition can result in intense heel pain that hinders your regular activities. Plantar fasciitis therapy is recommended to manage the symptoms and alleviate discomfort.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

Excessive stretching and pressure can tear and inflame your plantar fascia. In many cases, plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive running or walking, wearing inadequate foot gear, and injuries from landing after jumping.

Excess weight can also put stress on one’s plantar fascia. The condition can also be associated with other diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis.

Symptoms Of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is characterized by a stabbing pain in the heel that is usually felt in the morning. Pain typically decreases as you move, but it might recur when you stand for prolonged periods.
The main symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:

• Pain near or on the bottom of the heel
• Swollen heel
• Tenderness or stiffness in the foot
• Increased pain after exercise
• A tight Achilles tendon

Traditional Treatments

• Medications – Pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) are usually prescribed to alleviate discomfort and reduce inflammation.
• Night splints – You may be advised to wear a splint while you sleep to keep the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon in a lengthened position. It helps stretch your calf and the arch of your foot overnight.
• Orthotics – Physicians may also prescribe off-the-shelf or custom-fitted arch supports (orthotics) to distribute pressure evenly to both feet.
• Outpatient treatments – If none of the above solutions are effective, surgery may be considered. Other treatments such as cortisone (steroid) injections, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and ultrasonic tissue repair may also be performed to stimulate the healing process; however, success rates for these treatments are in the 40% range and do not often result in lasting relief…

TruMove

Although traditional treatments may relive pain from spinal deformities temporarily, they don’t solve pain at their source. And worse yet, most only have a 45% success rate, and there is no guarantee that symptoms won’t recur.

At TruMove, we concentrate on addressing the root source of pain to successfully reverse a spinal deformity. We offer a range of safe and noninvasive treatment options including:

Full-body Movement Assessment
Successful healing begins with discovering the root cause of the patient’s pain. In most cases, pain in one area is only a symptom of a larger issue. In a full-body movement assessment, the source of the problem is identified by examining the movement of nearby or connected parts. This allows movement to be restored and the body to complete the healing process.

Hands-on Manual Therapy
The Superior Method employs the help of a trained therapist certified in functional manual reaction. The therapist uses their hands to facilitate proper motion, improving areas of restriction. This is similar to deep tissue massage, but it incorporates movement.

Prescriptive Home Exercise Program
The Superior Method aims to educate patients on how the body moves to safely ease pain and restore function. With our smartphone app called Movement RX, we empower patients with the knowledge and tools needed to attain long-term physical freedom. All of the instructions provided by your physician will also be video-recorded and sent directly to your email or mobile device.

Applied Functional Science
This principles-based method is designed to improve how the mind, body, and spirit work together to facilitate complete healing. All Superior Physical Therapy providers are Fellows of Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute. This organization is led by the reputable physical therapist, Dr. Gary Gray.

Deep Muscle Stimulation
Mechanical vibrations that penetrate deep into the muscle tissue enable tissue regeneration and improve the lactic cycle, which is one of the most common causes of pain. The procedure also helps boost circulation and lymphatic flow to alleviate pain.

Dry Needling
A fast, safe, and virtually pain-free method to reduce pain and address musculoskeletal presentations. In dry needling, trigger points or local contractures are stimulated by monofilament needles.

McKenzie Therapy
The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) is a distinguished and internationally researched method of diagnosis and treatment for spinal and extremity musculoskeletal conditions. Created by New Zealand Physiotherapist Robin McKenzie, this system has been used globally for over 60 years. MDT-certified clinicians assess and treat all types of musculoskeletal disorders including complications in the spine, muscles, tendons, and extremity joints.

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