The Best Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis (From La Cañada Chiropractors)
The best (and safest) exercises for plantar fasciitis, from doctors who treat it every day at Flintridge Family Chiropractic in La Cañada Flintridge.
If you've Googled "best exercises for plantar fasciitis," you've probably seen a dozen conflicting lists. Here's what our doctors actually give patients — and, just as importantly, what we tell them to stop doing.
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot — worst with the first steps in the morning. Foot, ankle, and hip mechanics all play a role.
Rule #1: Move the Stiff Joints, Stabilize the Loose Ones
Most people with plantar fasciitis intuitively stretch the area that hurts. The problem is that the painful area is often the unstable segment — it's already moving too much. Stretching it more can make things worse. The area you actually need to work on is usually the joint above or below.
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Exercises That Usually Help Plantar Fasciitis
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