Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Pain that comes with every step can interfere with every moment of your day. If you notice pain in your heel when you walk or stand, especially first thing in the morning, it may be a sign of plantar fasciitis. At Ponte Vedra Wellness Center, we assess the cause of your plantar fasciitis and create a personalized treatment plan that naturally reduces foot pain and helps prevent it from coming back. Call (904) 273-2691 to schedule your appointment.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Beneath the skin of the foot is a thick, fibrous band called the plantar fascia, which connects the heel to the front of the foot and supports the arch. When this band is placed under excess pressure, it can develop small tears and become inflamed, causing significant heel pain. This condition is known as plantar fasciitis.
Causes and Risk Factors
There is not always one specific cause, but common risk factors include:
- Repeated impact activities, such as running or sports
- Starting a new exercise routine
- Being more active than usual
- Very high arches or flat feet
- Excess body weight
- Unsupportive footwear
Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis causes pain near the heel on the bottom of the foot, often at specific times. Your foot may not hurt during exercise but may hurt intensely afterward. Many people feel pain after rest, such as when getting out of bed in the morning or after a long car ride, which eases after a few minutes of walking. Pain can also travel up the leg and affect how you move. Left untreated, plantar fasciitis can become chronic.
Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis
Rest and Ice
While the plantar fascia is inflamed, resting your foot helps keep inflammation from worsening. Applying an ice pack or an ice bath to your heel several times a day can help inflammation go down faster.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care addresses the root cause of your heel pain rather than just the symptoms. After a thorough assessment, our chiropractors create a plan of non-invasive treatments, including specific stretches and exercises to strengthen supporting muscles and adjustments of the feet and lower extremities that relieve pressure on the bottom of the foot. We may also use cold laser therapy and red light therapy to reduce inflammation and speed healing. Because foot mechanics affect the whole body, we also evaluate the knees, hips, and lower back.
Plantar Fasciitis FAQs
What causes plantar fasciitis?
It is caused by excess stress on the plantar fascia, often from running, new or increased activity, high arches, excess weight, or unsupportive shoes.
Why does my heel hurt most in the morning?
The plantar fascia tightens during rest, so the first steps after waking stretch the inflamed tissue and cause pain.
Can a chiropractor treat plantar fasciitis?
Yes. Foot and lower extremity adjustments, stretches, strengthening exercises, and cold laser therapy can relieve pain and promote healing.
How long does plantar fasciitis take to heal?
With consistent treatment, many people improve within several weeks, though chronic cases can take longer.
Should I keep running with plantar fasciitis?
Resting the foot while it is inflamed helps healing. Your chiropractor will guide you on when and how to return to activity.
Can plantar fasciitis affect my knees or back?
Yes. Changing how you walk to avoid heel pain can strain the knees, hips, and lower back.
Get Relief From Heel Pain
Do not let foot pain control your life. Call Ponte Vedra Wellness Center at (904) 273-2691 or request your first consultation today.