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» Sylvia Carlson - Plantar fasciitis

In response to Plantar fasciitis posted by JasLehmanDC:

Hi James. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

As you know, plantar fasciitis is a very common foot ailment. For those who don't know, it affects athletes as well as people who are always on their feet. It typically manifests as heel pain but can affect the whole sole of the foot. It is inflammation of the plantar fascia (a band of connective tissue that surrounds the muscles on the bottom of the foot).

I completely agree with you, that for the milder forms of plantar fasciitis, massage therapy can be very effective, particularly through deep massage. For runners, stretching the calf or lower leg muscles, is one of the best forms of treatment as their calf muscles are tight and shortened.

For home care, icing, particularly after activities or a recent injury, is also helpful.

Are there any chiropractic treatments that help with plantar fasciitis?

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» JasLehmanDC - Plantar fasciitis

In response to Plantar fasciitis posted by Myrica:

Actually, biomechanical problems in the foot, ankle, and pelvis are problematic for athletes and those who stand for most of the day. Consequently, the plantar fascia becomes strained and myofascial trigger points develop. Of course, massage and myofascial treatments, which might be provided by chiropractors are beneficial. It has been my experience that spinal and extremity adjustments or manipulation are extremely helpful. I will write a future article regarding our chiropractic approach to treatment of plantar fasciitis. Thank you for asking...

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» Sylvia Carlson - Plantar fasciitis

In response to Plantar fasciitis posted by JasLehmanDC:

Always interested in knowing more ways to relieve problems, so thanks for the information. Can you talk more about "biomechanical problems" ...

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» Lori Henry - Hand Massage

I spend a lot of the time at the computer typing and in my notebooks jotting down notes. I have been noticing that my wrists and forearms are getting sore and I sometimes feel pain.

Do you suggest getting a hand massage? Is there anyhting I can do in the meantime to alleviate the discomfort/pain?

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» Sylvia Carlson - Hand Massage

In response to Hand Massage posted by lorihenry:

Lori,

There are a few things that you can do to help alleviate the pain and discomfort. First of all, have you checked this out with your doctor to ensure it's not something more serious like carpel tunnel syndrome?

I would make sure that you have good wrist and forearm support while typing or writing. Your wrist should always be supported. There are mousepads that have special wrist supports and there are keyboard pads as well. You can even roll a small towel and place it under your wrists.

Whenever you take a break, try a few stretches

A hand/arm massage is a great way to release the tension in your arm and hand. You can get one done at a spa or at a massage clinic, or you can give yourself one.

When you take a break, you can squeeze the muscles in your forearms a few times and shake your hands out by turning your palms face up and then down in quick little movements.

Hand massage actually feels really good and considering the work you do, you might want to consider trying one.

If the pain has been an issue for some time, you might want to get it checked out by your family doctor. It's hard for me to know where the pain is coming from without actually doing an assessment.

Hope that answers your question.

Sylvia

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» Lori Henry - Hand Massage

In response to Hand Massage posted by Myrica:

Sylvia, thanks for the thorough response- it was great! It funny, I stretch my body daily but forget about my hands, which I use so much for work. Your simple exercices and links to the others were perfect and I'm making sure to take breaks to keep things limber. If my wrists start to get painful, I'll go get them checked out.

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» Sylvia Carlson - Hand Massage

In response to Hand Massage posted by lorihenry:

That's great, Lori, and you're not alone - I too have to remind myself to take breaks and stretch my arms and hands.

Sylvia

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» Angela England - Plantar fasciitis

In response to Plantar fasciitis posted by Myrica:

I've had great experience with my own plantar fascitis (a chronic occurance becuase of my job coaching gymnastics classes five hours a day five days a week) with combined chiropractic and massage. It's one of the things that led me to consider massage therapy as a career.

I feel that one without the other is only half-treating. :-)

Angela

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» Sylvia Carlson - Plantar fasciitis

In response to Plantar fasciitis posted by AngEngland:

I always found that the longer you wait to get treatment following an injury, particularly from overuse, the longer it takes to heal. If we don't counter certain postural strains we typically end up with some kind of physical problem. Fortunately, massage and chiropractic care are both preventative as well as therapeutic.

Sylvia

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» Vanette96 - Foot Massage $15 with shoulder and neck massage

It is only $15 in Los Angeles, CA. The masseuse are from China and are trained with the ancient chinese belief of points on the feet corresponding with areas to the rest of your body. There are many of these foot massage businesses popping up and the best one I've been to so far is called Kortry Skin Care Center.
The address is
1788 S. San Gabriel Blvd #101
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626-280-2988 and 626-280-4488

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