Your heels absorb most of the impact when you walk, run, or play. While this can sometimes cause minor aches, injuries to the heel may result in a painful condition called plantar fasciitis.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
The plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue that runs from your heel bone to the bones of your toes, supporting the arches of your feet. When the plantar fascia becomes strained, inflamed, or injured, it can cause severe heel pain known as plantar fasciitis.
How Chiropractic Care Helps With Plantar Fasciitis
For minor cases, people often try home remedies such as ointments, stretching, icing, or changing footwear. However, when heel pain persists, chiropractic care can provide relief through a variety of techniques:
- Reduce adhesions with muscle scraping
Plantar fasciitis can cause adhesions in the fascia, leading to stiffness and inflammation. Chiropractors use scraping techniques to break down these adhesions, relieving pain and reducing inflammation. - Improve foot structure with orthotics
Misalignment in foot structure — often caused by genetics, leg shape, or excess weight — can contribute to plantar fasciitis. Chiropractors can assess and correct misalignments, sometimes recommending orthotics to improve foot function and ensure proper landing during activities. - Develop proper sleep posture
Many people point their toes downward while sleeping, which strains the plantar fascia. Chiropractors use body adjustment techniques and guidance to help patients adopt better sleep postures that reduce heel strain. - Correct spinal alignment
Heel pain may be linked to or worsened by spinal misalignment, which can affect the hips, knees, and ankles. By aligning the spine, chiropractors relieve systemic stress and improve overall body function. At Dixon Chiropractic, Dr. Ashley Dixon may also incorporate acupuncture and spinal-pelvic realignment to stabilize the body and reduce plantar fasciitis pain.
Find Relief From Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis doesn’t have to limit your mobility or quality of life. Contact Dixon Chiropractic today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ashley Dixon and discover how chiropractic care can help relieve heel pain and restore healthy movement.