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The Bane of Plantar Fasciitis Pain!
Issue: July 2023
Plantar fasciitis is a puzzling pain in the foot.
Dr. Sue Aery
The plantar fascia is a very stout layer of fascial or connective tissue that runs along the length of the foot and connects the heel to the toes. It acts like a spring every time we put our foot down to move forward, jump, or brace ourselves.
Some injuries to this tissue are due to repetitive actions such as shoveling, running, or playing tennis or basketball. Sometimes it just happens over time as we overuse this extraordinarily strong and durable tissue. The excess wear and tear from the overuse or injury causes pain that can manifest at the heel, along the arch or the base of the big toe, or from a heel spur. It can be relentless and often feels worse after rest, causing disruption to sleep, first steps in the morning, and normal daily activities.
Another potential component of this injury is the mobility of the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, and foot joints. These are often the culprits in the evolution of the injury, so making motion corrections can help with the progression of healing as well as the lasting effects of healing the tissue.
There are many approaches to “fixing” this injury and pain. Many people choose over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatories. Some choose ice baths, stretching apparatus, or even invasive, painful injections or surgery. The results vary depending on the extent and duration of the injury. Determining the initial mechanism of the injury also comes into play as we seek a solution for the problem.
Over the years in my offices, I have used acupuncture, ultrasound, massage therapy, and nutrition to reduce the persistent inflammation.
Each of these has had good results, but nothing compares to TRT (Tissue Regeneration Therapy)! This non-invasive and highly effective therapy is the best that I have found in 17 years of practice. The unfocused sound waves target the injured tissue and recruit stem cells to the site that needs healing, reducing inflammation, softening tissue, breaking up adhesions, and increasing blood flow by 200 percent.
Nothing else works at this ferocious pace to help the body “fix” the problem.
During the three years that we have been using TRT, it has remained 90 percent effective. Now, there are some that don’t respond as we hope, so we work more on their inflammatory problems with diet, exercise, and daily habits. My overall word of advice is this – stop suffering and take smart action to eliminate the misery associated with Plantar Fasciitis!
