A New Treatment Approach to Foot or Heel Pain

Ask Yourself:
Do you feel pain in your heel with the first few steps in the morning?
Do you experience a dull, achy, or sharp pain in your heel when you put weight on your foot?
Do you feel a pulling or tightness into your arch or heel?

If you answered YES to one or more of the above questions you may be suffering from a common foot condition known as Plantar Fasciitis. Unfortunately, results using traditional treatments for Plantar Fasciitis have been limited and often slow to produce relief. But now, thanks to a new soft tissue treatment technique know as Active Release Techniques (ART), many Plantar Fasciitis sufferers are finally finding relief for their aching feet.

Since we are on our feet a great deal the muscles and joints of the foot are under a considerable amount of strain. Over time this strain can accumulate and result in damage and inflammation, and in an attempt to repair and stabilize the area the body will lay down scar tissue. Once formed, scar tissue can make the muscles of the foot very tight, and will interfere with normal muscle contraction and movement of the muscles and joints of the foot, which can eventually lead to pain in the foot and heel.

Many of the more traditional approaches require a long period of time before they provide any significant relief, and in many cases provide only temporary relief from symptoms instead of fixing the underlying cause of the problem. The main reason that traditional approaches are often ineffective is that they fail to address the underlying scar tissue adhesions that develop within the muscles and surrounding soft tissues. It is this scar tissue that is at the root of the problem and is interfering with the health of the muscles and fascia.

ART stands for Active Release Techniques. It is a new and highly successful hands-on treatment method to address problems in the soft tissues of the body. ART treatment is highly successful in dealing with foot problems because it is specifically designed to locate and treat scar tissue adhesions that accumulate in the muscles, fascia, and surrounding soft tissues. By locating and treating the scar tissue adhesions with ART, it restores the normal tension to the muscles and allows the muscles of the foot to function properly. At Fall River Chiropractic we use ART to treat many common foot conditions, including Plantar Fasciitis. We find that by using ART we are able to address the accumulation of scar tissue and help restore the normal flexibility, strength, and function of the muscles and joints of the foot.

For a full report about how ART may be able to help your foot problem, just call our office at 861-2511 to request your complimentary report today. More information on ART and other common muscle and joint conditions can also be found on our website at www.fallriverchiropractic.ca