Plantar Fasciitis is becoming a problem in our community. Why is this so?
Over the years our shoes have changed, we walk on hard surfaces all day long and we sit for long hours everyday without exercising our feet the way we should. The plantar Fascia underneath our feet helps us to move our feet when we walk. It is made of ligamentous tissue and when stretched too far, it will inflame and become tender and sore.
Our bones in our feet are meant to move and glide on dirt and adhere to surfaces. Now that we walk on hard surfaces all day long, owe slam our bones on the ground and our slam on our fascia. Cold laser can help alleviate the pain, but is not necessarily a long term solution.
Keeping these bones in the proper place is essential to stop the incidence of Plantar Fasciitis. Adjustments and soft tissue work to the feet along with proper orthotics is key to keep your feet healthy and functioning properly.
Come into our office and we can address this issue and keep you running, walking, dancing or just keep you pain free!
Chiropractors are masters of the spine and nervous system. We tract and follow symptomatic patterns in the body and relieve stressors in these areas which allow the body to function at its highest level. Did you know that we can affect any joint in the body? Yes! Its true! Some chiropractors believe that the whole body including your hands, feet, shoulders etc. are all involved in symptomatic problems in the body.
Everyone has heard about the kinetic chain we have on our bodies. Remember the song…hand bones connected to the wrist bone, the wrist bones connected to the elbow bone? Well, chiropractors certified in chiropractic extremities by the Council of Extremity Adjusting believes this to be true.
Everything is connected so after we adjust the spine, we make sure the other areas of the body are addressed to make sure they don’t affect the movement and function of your body.
I am the only chiropractor in the San Mateo County area that is certified by the CEA to adjust ribs, arms, legs, shoulders, feet and address TMJ problems. If you have any problem in your body, we can help!
Ankle sprains are becoming common. Sprains occur when the ligaments of the ankle are stretched and pulled beyond their capacity. This sometimes leads to partial tears or complete tears in the foot. In 85% of ankle sprains, the Anterior Talofibular ligament is damaged by someone planting their foot, then rolling over the outside of their foot. This inside of the foot is only sprained about 15% of the time.
In a total tear, stabilization of the foot is necessary along with R.I.C.E (rest, Ice, compression, elevation) for regrowth and restoration of the tissues. The foot can still be checked for proper movement and can be manipulated safely but with caution. Partial tears require R.I.C.E and stabilization is not normally necessary. Exercises after the inflammation is gone along with getting the foot and ankle in their proper position helps and gets patients back walking normally quickly.
People with chronic sprains sometimes think it is normal to keep spraining their ankle. This in NOT true! The reason why someone sprains their ankle many times can be because of balance issues, pathological gait patterns and improper foot position. Learning balance exercises, proper gait and getting the foot in the proper position can prevent future sprains and keep patients healthy and active for a lifetime.
We are extremity experts at Precise Moves Chiropractic. We can help with any sports injury or extremity problem. Please call us today to make an appointment for an exam and consultation!
Precise Moves Chiropractic has been serving the San Carlos, CA area since 2007!
Bunions are a malformed bony bump on the outside portion of the big toe. It becomes enlarged and angles toward the second toe putting pressure on the foot. This can be very painful.
Symptoms of a bunion:
- Bump or angulation on the outside of the first toe
- Swelling, redness and tenderness of the big toe
- Thickening of the skin on the bottom of your foot under the big toe
- Corns or calluses
- Pain of the first toe
- Restricted movement
Women are more likely to get bunions because of wearing high heels or shoes that don’t fit properly. Improper shoes can cause foot problems because the big toe begins to push on other toes and tissues. Improper shoes cause improper movement which may not be a problem now but will increase in the future if not managed.
Practioners that do not specialize in the management and function of extremities may not know that bunion formation can be caused by several dysfunctions of the foot. Bad body mechanics may go unnoticed. Improper walking or standing puts added stress on the foot and prevents toes from moving and gliding the way they should. Bones that are stuck prevent the toes from functioning normally and the foot, ankle, knees and hips begin to pay the price. Many people have been told there is nothing that can be done to change or manage this problem except tape the toe, put a divider between the big toe and second toe or have surgery where part of the toe is shaved off. This is just a short term solution and will result in further destruction of the foot.
At Precise Moves Chiropractic we specialize in extremities and can help you relieve foot problems and help you walk and stand better resulting in less pain and stress on your foot.
Give our San Carlos Chiropractic office a call today to start your journey to long term health!