Chiropractor for Plantar Fasciitis in Walnut Creek

Elon Bartlett is a plantar fasciitis chiropractor in Walnut Creek, CA who customizes every visit to suit your particular needs. At the beginning of care he’ll examine your condition and will really take the time to listen to you. Dr Bartlett will explain his approach, and what he can do to help you.

Chiropractic treatments at Acorn Wellness Center are long enough to always include soft tissue work which addresses the muscle tension patterns that contribute to plantar fasciitis.Visits that focus on plantar fasciitis will also include instruction on stretching and strengthening exercises and ways to alter your lifestyle, all with the goal of preventing your plantar fasciitis from returning.

What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain, affecting 2 million people per year, and is typically felt on the bottom of the foot, particularly at the heel. The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the toes to the heel and helps form the arch of the foot. When the connective tissue is inflamed or torn, a stabbing pain is felt near the heel. This can make any daily activities that require standing incredibly painful and may also become chronic if not treated.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

There are many causes of plantar fasciitis. The most common cause is muscle tension forming in various places in the body, especially the calves. When the calf muscle develops tension, it pulls on the back of the heel bone causing a stretch of the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. It’s also possible for tension to develop along the shin, in the hamstrings, or glutes, which alter’s your biomechanics, causing stress at the bottom of the foot. It’s also possible for a trauma to impact the bottom of the foot causing irritation and inflammation. Other causes may be related to poorly fitted shoes, having too flat or too high an arch, or pronating the foot when walking. People are more prone to developing plantar fasciitis if they stand, walk, or run for long periods of time.

How To Treat Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis responds very well to chiropractic care. At Acorn Wellness Center, our precise adjustments to the feet and ankles, as well as spinal alignment, will reduce stress in the plantar fascia and promote healing in the foot. Utilizing soft tissue techniques such as “pin and stretch” massage is incredibly effective at addressing tight calf muscles, the most common cause of plantar fasciitis. Our total body approach will help manage your pain, realign your body, and get you walking with proper posture again.