Active Family Chiropractic is a full-service chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture practice in Gaithersburg, MD that treats chronic pain conditions like neck and back pain as well as injuries. Plantar fasciitis is a painful swelling of the tissue on the bottom of the foot that connects the heel bone to the toes, caused by factors like standing for long periods, flat feet, or increased activity. A chiropractor can diagnose plantar fasciitis through examination and treats it using techniques like manipulation, stretching, ultrasound, orthotics, and exercises to relieve pain and inflammation.

1. Active Family Chiropractic
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Chiropractic

2. Overview
Active Family Chiropractic is a full-service chiropractic, massage and acupuncture
practice in Gaithersburg, MD. We treat chronic neck and back pain as well as auto,
sports and work injuries. Our mission is to relieve our patients’ pain, address any
underlying conditions, and motivate them to achieve health and balance in their lives.
Our convenient office hours and location make it easy to schedule appointments with
any of our healthcare specialists. We accept a variety of payment types.

3. Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a swelling of the fibrous
tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of your
foot that connects your heel bone to your toes.
In this disease, the patient feels intense heel
pain while walking even a short distance. This
pain may extend from mild to severe, is
centered around the bottom of the heel, usually
toward the front, though it may also extend
across the entire bottom of the foot.

4. Main Cause Of Plantar Fasciitis
● Standing for long periods
● Wearing shoes with little support
● Having flat feet
● Having exceptionally high arches
● Being overweight
● A sudden increase inactivity
● Repetitive stress
● Tight calf muscles
● Overpronation (walking on the outsides of your feet)
● Aging

5. How is Plantar Fasciitis Diagnosed?
Experienced chiropractic will check the tenderness in your foot and try to find out the
exact location of the pain. To treat chronic plantar fasciitis, he will also check if you
have mild redness or swelling. A chiropractor will examine the strength of your muscles
and the health of nerves by checking your:
● reflexes
● muscle tone
● sense of touch and sight
● coordination
● balance

6. Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Chiropractor advises patients who are suffering from plantar fasciitis to rest the foot as much
as possible. Applying ice to the area can help reduce the inflammation, as can taking an anti-
inflammatory such as ibuprofen. Many people with plantar fasciitis find it helpful to wear
Birkenstocks or other shoes that have good arch support. To treat plantar fasciitis your
chiropractor may utilize a range of therapies, including manipulation, stretching, ultrasound,
and soft tissue work. They can also recommend orthotics and useful exercises you can do at
home to gently stretch tight muscles and tendons. To get benefits from Plantar Fasciitis
Treatment Chiropractic, visit us.

7. Contact Us
Address: 60 Market Street, Suite 215
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone No.: 301-963-8333
Email ID: greg@swistakchiro.com
Website: https://swistakchiro.com/
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