At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we recognize just how debilitating plantar fasciitis is. Put simply, this is heel pain that is typically worse on walking, especially the first few steps and usually worse first thing in the morning. This pain is caused by an increase of pressure in the flat sheet of tissue underneath your foot. This tissue starts to build up inflammation due to the trauma which eventually leads to pain.
Many conventional approaches to plantar fasciitis focus solely on managing foot pain through temporary solutions like orthotics or stretching. While these may provide short-term relief, they often fail to address the underlying mechanical dysfunctions that led to the condition. At Northwood Chiropractic, we prioritize getting to the root cause of this issue and here’s how.
Your body operates as a sophisticated chain of interconnected systems. The goal is to find out why the pressure has built up under your foot and remove that. This pressure can come from anywhere from your foot to your lower back. This is why we have to go through a detailed exam to properly define the problem. This comprehensive understanding allows us to identify and address the true source of your foot pain which also stops it from returning, rather than just managing the symptoms.
