If your feet hurt, read this!

Plantar fasciitis in Wichita is an inflammation of the connective tissue on the bottom of your feet.  The connective tissue, fascia, runs from your heel to the forefoot.  When this tissue gets excessively stretched, it can start to cause heel pain, arch pain and eventually heel spurs.  Plantar fasciitis will commonly be most painful when you take your first step out of bed in the morning.

The most common cause of plantar fasciitis is over-pronation (flat feet).  Your feet can start to become flat as your arches collapse from things like wearing improper shoes (i.e. flip-flops) or becoming overweight.  If you have flat feet, this means that the connective tissue on the bottom of your foot will start to be stretched away from the heel bone.

Ways to Treat Plantar Fasciitis at Home in Wichita

• Ice and massage bottom of foot with ball
• Running and walking on soft surfaces
• Wear athletic shoes with arch support
• Stretch the bottom of the foot before activity
• Rest

TREATMENTS IN THE OFFICE

• Chiropractic adjustments at Optimal Wellness in Wichita to restore the normal joint mechanics of the foot
• Graston soft-tissue therapy to help break up adhesions and scar tissue on the bottom of the foot and to restore proper biomechanics of the foot
• Rehabilitative exercises to strengthen the arches and to support the foot

If you are experiencing foot pain, make sure you don’t ignore it.  The longer you put off correcting the issue, the harder it will be to correct. If you would like to schedule a consultation to see how we can help with your foot pain, give us a call at Optimal Wellness at 316-425-1911.