Pelvic Health & Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Addressing your questions about pelvic, women's, and musculoskeletal health. Health is a journey. Movement is healing!
Feet, everyone has them. No one wants to touch them. Your feet can take a beating throughout the day...from shoving them into uncomfortable shoes for hours on end, to standing on your feet all day, to forcing yourself to get those extra thousand steps in to reach your FitBit goals...Your feet quite literally take you places so treat them kindly.
Let's talk about a type of foot pain that 1 in 10 people experiences, some of you may even have this pain currently, Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a type of connective tissue on the bottom of your foot that runs from your heel to the balls of your foot and to the toes over the muscles of your foot. Sometimes, the plantar fascia can become inflamed causing pain which we refer to as Plantar Fasciitis. This pain is often first experienced in the heel of the foot and is at its worst when you first get out of bed in the mornings. So what is causing your foot pain? It is important to decipher the cause of your pain in order to correct the issue. Plantar Fasciitis is commonly an overuse injury. You know those really cute, flat sandals that accentuate your pedicure? The ones you wear for hours on end every week that were on sale for $15? They may be making your foot pain worse because your foot has to work harder throughout the day to maintain its shape, walk, and stand! It is important that you consult a physician or your local physical therapist in order to be properly diagnosed and treated. While you are waiting for your appointment there are a few things you can do to manage your foot pain.
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AuthorHello! I am Caitlyn, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Women's Health Physical Therapist working in St Louis, Missouri. Faculty in developing residency program. Endowarrior Categories
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