Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Beating Plantar Fasciitis with a Whole Body Chiropractic Approach

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A former college athlete came to Allied Healthcare after years of struggling with plantar fasciitis and persistent foot pain. With a long history of lower body injuries and ongoing ankle pain, her active lifestyle was slipping away. Tennis, volleyball, and skiing had become impossible. Traditional physical therapy had offered little progress. The focus was always on the foot, never on how her entire body moved.

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Our chiropractic and functional movement team took a different approach.

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Looking Beyond Foot Pain: A Whole Body Assessment

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We began with a comprehensive evaluation focused on the entire musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic and neurological tests revealed scar tissue in the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, calf muscles, and peroneal tendon. A full functional movement assessment showed weak left glutes, poor core muscle activation, and dysfunctional hip and pelvic mechanics. These issues placed excess strain across the lower kinetic chain and led to recurring pain in the foot, ankle, knee, and hip.

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The pain was not isolated. It was the result of poor movement patterns and compensation built up over time.

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Chiropractic and Manual Therapy for Long Term Results

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Her care plan included a combination of chiropractic care, myofascial release, and spinal manipulation to restore balance, improve mobility, and reduce inflammation.

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We used:

• Spinal manipulation to improve alignment in the lower back and pelvis
• Graston therapy to break up adhesions in the plantar fascia, calf, and Achilles
• Myofascial release to relieve tissue tension and improve mobility
• Dry needling to reduce muscle tightness and retrain neuromuscular control
• Joint mobilization to restore healthy foot and ankle movement

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As her pain improved, we began to integrate stability training. Neuromuscular taping and guided movement therapy helped the left foot relearn how to manage impact. Step-ups, lunges, squats, and deadlifts were reintroduced to retrain movement patterns and rebuild coordination.

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Functional Movement: Restoring Impact Control and Dynamic Stability

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Once pain was under control, we advanced into functional movement training to improve her body's ability to absorb impact, change direction, and move with confidence.

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Her training focused on:

• Anti-rotation core activation to strengthen the transverse abdominis and protect the spine
• Balance and proprioception drills to improve ankle and foot stability
• Direction change exercises using BOSU balls, bands, and unstable surfaces
• Deceleration control during landing and sudden stops
• Glute and hip activation to support lower body strength during dynamic movement

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We used every tool available, balance boards, resistance bands, reactive drills—tailored to her individual level of function. Each phase built upon the last. This was never about chasing pain. It was about restoring full-body performance through strategic movement and support.

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From Foot Pain to Full Performance

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Today, she is pain free and fully active again. Running, skiing, snowboarding, tennis, and volleyball are all back on the schedule, with no plantar fasciitis, no flare-ups, and no limitations.

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At Allied Healthcare, we combine chiropractic care, physical therapy, functional movement, Graston therapy, myofascial release, and spinal manipulation to deliver lasting results. We focus on the entire body, not just the painful area.

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If you are searching for plantar fasciitis treatment, foot pain relief, or a chiropractic team committed to restoring total body function, we are here to help.

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We do not chase symptoms. We rebuild systems so you can live pain free and move with confidence.