Chiropractic Care For Foot Pain

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Chiropractic Care For Foot Pain

Dec 1, 2015
Health Advice

 

 Chiropractic Care for Foot Pain

 

Our professionals always get questions covering a wide range of topics. From post surgery treatments to pregnancy care to spinal adjustments. We feel it is important to answer all these questions publicly. That is why at PhysioChiroWellness we have decided to put frequent question together, and have our doctors or practitioners answer them for you. Today, we will be discussing about chiropractic for foot with Dr. Vanhorne.

 

  1. I thought chiropractors treated the spine, do they treat feet as well?

    • Chiropractors are well known for treating spinal related pain and dysfunction. However, Chiropractors treat most muscles and joints of the body. Aside from spinal conditions, Chiropractors treat pain and dysfunction of the head (i.e. headaches), jaw, shoulder, ribs, elbow, wrist, hands, pelvis, hips, knees, ankles, feet and toes. In case of the feet area, chiropractors treat foot pain,foot injuries, bunions, achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and many more conditions.

  2. How can chiropractic help me with pain in the feet area?

    • Chiropractors can help anyone with pain in the foot in different ways depending on their condition. Some of the most common treatments target:
      • foot alignment
      • toe alignment
      • ankle stability/mobility
      • foot arch support
      • pain reduction

  3. What foot conditions can a chiropractor treat in the foot?

    • Chiropractors can treat a lot of foot conditions. In some cases, they would recommended other complementary physical treatments such as physiotherapy as part of the healing process. Some of the most common conditions chiropractors treat in the feet are:
      • bunions
      • metatarsalgia
      • plantar fasciitis
      • fat pad syndrome (due to heel spur)
      • ankle, foot and toe joint restrictions

  4. I have foot pain, what happens if I don’t treat it?

    • Untreated foot conditions can lead to chronic tissue damage and joint irritation. This can subsequently lead to limping, overcompensation, muscle imbalance, sprains/strains, osteoarthritis and even spinal joint conditions. 

  5. Are the feet really that important?

    • Yes. They are used to physically get around, complete activities of daily or leisure living, work duties and more. They are also in charge of holding up your body, hence regulating a lot of body functions.

  6. What is a foot adjustment?

    • A foot adjustment involves the application of a high velocity, low amplitude thrust to specific joints to restore normal range of motion. Just like in any other kind of adjustment, a chiropractor will evaluate your condition, and would determine if a foot adjustment is the right treatment for your case.

  7. Is foot pain an indication of a major issue in my body?

    • It is possible. It could indicate ankle, knee hip or low back misalignment or dysfunction.

  8. How long are chiropractic treatments for foot pain?

    • After a through physical examination, single chiropractic treatments for foot last approximately are 10 – 15 minutes. Depending on your condition, many sessions may be needed to restore your feet to optimal health.

  9. How do I know when to call a chiropractor?

    • If there are symptoms of pain, joint stiffness or muscle tightness, it is time to call us! It is better to treat your conditions at an early stage than when it has developed into a more serious injury or condition.

  10. I am an athlete and I get feet injuries very often. Is there any way chiropractic can help me prevent these injuries from happening?

    • Chiropractic care can focus on re-injury treatments. These treatments are customized to your affected area and the type of injury you present. The best approach to find out how chiropractic can help you prevent injuries, you should:
      • come in for a check up/assessment.
      • get your feet scanned for custom orthotics
      • receive preventative/maintenance manual care

 

 

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How Can PhysioChiroWellness Help?

At PhysioChiroWellness Integrated Health Centre our highly-skilled practitioners work together to create fully integrated health solutions that may include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, medical aesthetics amongst others. Our professionals will work together towards achieving an optimal health for all our patients through a holistically approach when treating any condition or pain they may present. This service is provided in our Vaughan, On & Newmarket, On clinics and can be booked at any time.

 

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