Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is something Travis S. Thaler, DC can definitely treat. Get your relief from this annoying, painful foot condition at On the River Chiropractic in Henderson, KY.

Plantar Fasciitis Q & A

Who is Most at Risk for Plantar Fasciitis?

Those who are at most risk for developing plantar fasciitis include:

  • People who are overweight (the extra weight puts tension on the plantar fascia)
  • People who are hobby or pro runners
  • People who wear shoes with improper arch support
  • Those who are between the ages of 40 and 60
  • Those who regularly engage in ballet or dance aerobics, since these activities put a lot of tension on the heel and plantar fascia
  • People who have flat feet, high arches, or a strange way of walking, as this puts too much weight and tension on the plantar fascia
  • Plantar fasciitis is particularly common in runners. In addition, people who are overweight and those who wear shoes with inadequate support are at risk of plantar fasciitis.
  • Those who have jobs that require them to be on their feet for long periods

How Will Dr. Thaler Treat You if You Have Plantar Fasciitis?

Chiropractors like Dr. Thaler can treat plantar fasciitis with a variety of different techniques. To find the best course of treatment Dr. Thaler will complete a physical exam to determine the tender areas on the foot. Some methods that are effective in treating plantar fasciitis include physical therapy exercises that stretch the plantar fascia and strengthen the muscles in the lower leg. These types of exercises stabilize the ankle and heel, which puts less tension on the plantar fascia when you walk or stand on it.

Dr. Thaler may also recommend wearing night splints to stretch your calf muscle and the arch of your foot while you sleep. Keeping these tissues in a lengthened position for long periods of time releases tension in the plantar fascia and facilitates healing.

Finally, Dr. Thaler may recommend you wear orthotics in your shoes to correct misshapen feet or to improve a strange way of walking.