Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the thick band of tissue, fascia, at the bottom of your foot.  It runs from heel to toes.  This inflammation can make every step painful to excruciating. You may start limping, and putting more stress on your other knee and hip.  

SYMPTOMS

Plantar Fasciitis causes pain in your heel that is usually worse when you take your first steps in the morning, or after you have been sitting for a long time. Movement tends to help until it gets excessive and then the pain intensifies.

CAUSES

There are many different possible causes: running, over weight, standing for long periods of time particularly on concrete flooring. Having very high or very low arches can also put additional stress on the fascia of your foot. Most often there is more than one cause of Plantar Fasciitis.  It used to be thought that heel spurs were the cause of the inflammation, but now doctors know that heel spurs are a result of inflamed fascia.  

TREATMENT 

At Shallotte Chiropractic Balance & Wellness a complete examination of the lower leg and foot will be preformed to determine the cause of your plantar fasciitis.  Based on the findings a combination of therapies utilized to remove the cause and allow your body to heal as quickly as possible.  This recovery usually takes only 5-8 treatments.  NO drugs, shots, splints, or surgery.