We have seen hundreds of plantar fasciitis injuries and feel confident enough to answer the question.
Can an osteopath help with plantar fasciitis?
Specifically, we have investigated the potential factors in plantar fasciitis.
In this article, we’re going to share what we discovered.
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes the heel to hurt. Although it’s often considered an activity-related injury, plantar fasciitis can also be caused by overpronation and foot structure.
Running from the tips of your toes to your heel bone is a thick band of tissue called the plantar fascia.
When you put weight on your foot, this tissue stretches while absorbing pressure and helps stabilize bones in the foot so they don’t move around much.
It’s not always obvious when this ligament becomes inflamed because it’s located deep below the skin — but it can cause significant discomfort for those affected.
Plantar fasciitis symptoms can be very painful. Symptoms include:
The plantar fascia ligament on your foot can become inflamed and painful if you have plantar fasciitis, and this can happen for many different reasons, including:
Cases of plantar fasciitis are more common in those who:
Making an appointment with an osteopath may be beneficial for the best results. They can help you with your plantar fasciitis by reducing inflammation and improving circulation in the affected area. An osteopath may:
Osteopaths are highly trained to help you with your plantar fasciitis. Osteopathic treatment can offer pain relief, improved mobility, and better overall function. An osteopath will tailor an individualised treatment plan to your specific needs and any other medical conditions that may be present.
Our North Shore Osteopaths are here to help you with your pain so you can get back to living your best life without worrying about pain.
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