Effective Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in NE Calgary

Have you been experiencing acute stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel area? You may suffer from a peculiar kind of heel pain known as plantar fasciitis. It involves severe inflammation of a thick band of connective tissue that joins the heel bone to the toe area(plantar fascia). The problem is commonly seen in runners or people who remain in standing or walking positions for long periods. This condition is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Almost 80% of cases improve within weeks with correct non-surgical treatment. If you also suffer from plantar fasciitis in NE Calgary, schedule an appointment with Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre. Our certified therapists will assist you with the correct diagnosis and effective treatment so you can get back to your regular life at the earliest.

 

Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

The plantar fascia is a band of tissue (fascia) that joins the heel bone of your foot to the toe region. Plantar fascia strengthens and stabilizes the arch of your foot. Plantar fasciitis is the irritation or swelling of the plantar fascia due to continued tension, stress, or stretching. Keep reading to know more about common causes of this foot condition:

• Age: A person is at increased risk of developing this condition when he crosses 40 years of age.

• Strenuous exercise: Exercises that exert excessive pressure on your heel can cause this pain.

• Foot mechanics: Certain foot shapes, such as flat feet or feet with high arches, lead to uneven distribution of your body weight while standing. This puts additional stress on the plantar fascia.

• Standing and walking occupations: If your occupation keeps you standing or walking on hard surfaces for long time-periods can be at a high risk of this foot issue.

If you plan to get a long-term solution for plantar fasciitis in NE Calgary, call or visit Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre.

 

How Is This Condition Diagnosed?

Plantar fasciitis is normally diagnosed on the basis of your medical history and physical examination of your foot. Most people find the first few steps in the morning are the most painful.

 

Ultrasound examination confirms the diagnosis, and X-rays identify if a heel spur is present.

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Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

There are multiple ways of treating and managing this foot condition. As your well-wishers, we try to cure you in non-intrusive ways if possible. Read on to learn more about the treatment of plantar fasciitis:

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At Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre, we have had tremendous success with Shockwave Therapy. Typically a client will feel relief following the first treatment and, in many cases, complete relief with 5 – 8 treatments. In addition to shockwave, we will advise on specific exercises to aid and maintain recovery.

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Contact Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre in NE Calgary for effective treatment for plantar fasciitis and a swift road to recovery.