Foot pain is a common ailment we see here at Rochester Spine
+ Sports Chiropractic. Often this starts as a not-so-innocent twinge while running
or going up and down stairs. If left untreated, it can progress further to fear
of stepping out of bed, knowing a stabbing pain is likely. Pain in the bottom
of the foot is known as the medical condition plantar fasciitis. Plantar
fasciitis is a disorder of the insertion site of the ligament on the bone characterized
by micro tears, breakdown of collagen, and scarring.
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| Plantar Fasciitis: Site of Pain |
Scar tissue, also known as adhesion, is commonly
misdiagnosed. It is a mechanical buildup of glue-like substances, medically
known as collagen, in the muscles in your foot. Treatment designed to reduce adhesion*
is the key element in alleviating the problem. Micro tears are common in people
who repetitively overuse their feet. Daily demands that create overuse of your
feet include raising children, running, and weight lifting. Although pain is felt
on the bottom of your foot, this area may not be the only area affected. Another
important area to have examined is the lower leg, where the larger muscles
originate that travel through the foot and to the toes. Far too often I see
cases where patients tried previous treatments that failed to resolve the
problem. This is driven mainly due to the fact that the only site treated was
the foot. Improper diagnosis and/or treatment allows for the problem to recur
and potentially progress to changing the heel bone, which is also known as a
heel spur.
Many people try resting, but often find the problem returning
or never fully healing. Resting is difficult, as it is hard to avoid using your
feet for long periods of time. Resting does not address the problem of
adhesion*. The next attempt often includes trying over-the-counter or
prescription medications for inflammation. Recent literature indicates
inflammation is not the cause, therefore chemical anti-inflammatories are not
the solution. People also try new shoes or foot orthotics. When foot orthotics
are properly molded to match your foot, they help stabilize your arch. However, they do not
address the adhesion*.
The good news is adhesion* is reversible! Dr. Matt Buffan at
Rochester Spine + Sports Chiropractic is a certified expert at locating and fixing adhesion*. If
you want to know how to resolve your plantar fasciitis, follow our three step
process. 1.) Accurately diagnose the problem. 2.) Address the adhesion*. 3.) Support
the foot for your daily activities. This process differs from other health
practitioners, and is best in class for treating plantar fasciitis.
Most of Dr. Matt’s patients have seen multiple providers before
coming to Rochester Spine + Sports Chiropractic. These patients have not received the care they
need because adhesion* is one of the most misdiagnosed conditions. Adhesion* is
a common issue in almost all people, and it needs to be treated by a certified
professional. Part of the issue is the focus being on the site of the pain, and
not seeking the site of origin of the pain. Dr. Matt is certified to manually
fix conditions from head to toe. If necessary, once the adhesion* is cleared
out, custom molded orthotics and or
modifications, can be used to help balance the demands on the foot.
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| Can I run the course again? My feet feel fantastic! |
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that can rob you of your
ability to start your day with a smile. If this condition is stopping you from
being able to walk, run, or get through the work day, give us a call or clickhere to schedule
an appointment online.
*Adhesion is also known as scar tissue
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