Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Portland & Hood River

What is plantar fasciitis?

The plantar fascia runs from the heel to the toes and supports the arch. Repetitive strain can irritate it where it attaches to the heel.

Common symptoms of plantar fasciitis

• Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning
• Pain after sitting, easing as you walk, then returning after long standing
• Tenderness on the bottom of the heel
• Arch pain

What causes plantar fasciitis?

Common contributors include sudden increases in walking or running, long periods of standing, unsupportive footwear, tight calves and changes in body weight.

When should you see a doctor right away?

Most plantar fasciitis is not an emergency, but some symptoms need immediate medical care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room — rather than booking a chiropractic visit — if you have any of the following:

• Severe pain, deformity or inability to use the limb after a fall or injury
• A hot, red, swollen joint, especially with fever
• Sudden numbness, coldness or color change in the limb
• Calf swelling and pain, which can signal a blood clot
• Heel pain after a fall or jump with inability to bear weight

How chiropractic care may help plantar fasciitis

Care may include StemWave applied to the heel and arch, chiropractic adjustments for the foot and ankle, calf and foot exercises, and footwear guidance.

Services used for plantar fasciitis:

• Chiropractic Adjustments
• StemWave

What to expect at ALVIS

Care for plantar fasciitis at ALVIS Chiropractic follows three simple steps, starting with a free consultation. Nothing is decided until the doctor has heard your story and examined you, and there's no obligation to begin care.

1. 1Free consultation: tell the doctor about your plantar fasciitis — when it started, what makes it better or worse, and your goals.
2. 2Exam: a hands-on chiropractic exam, with X-rays or other imaging reviewed or referred if needed, to identify the likely source and rule out red flags.
3. 3Personalized plan: the doctor explains the findings and recommends a plan, which may include chiropractic care, StemWave, home exercises or — in Portland — spinal decompression, or a referral if another provider is a better fit.

At-home tips while you heal

These general tips are safe for most people. Stop anything that clearly worsens your symptoms and ask your doctor what's right for you.

• Wear supportive shoes; avoid going barefoot on hard floors.
• Stretch your calves and roll the arch gently.
• Ease back on running or standing volume temporarily.
• Try gentle foot movements before getting out of bed.