Acupuncture for plantar fasciitis
That stabbing first step in the morning? Acupuncture and cupping break up the tension under the foot and bring blood flow where it's stubbornly slow.
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot, from heel to toes. Its signature is a stabbing heel pain with the first steps in the morning.
The plantar fascia heals slowly because blood supply there is poor. Acupuncture, often with cupping, is well suited to drive circulation into exactly that stubborn tissue.
Symptoms we treat
If any of these sound like your experience, acupuncture is worth a conversation. This isn't a diagnosis, your first visit is.
Why acupuncture works here
We work the foot itself, the nerve pathway, and the whole-body response, matched to what your case needs.
From first visit to plan
The path is the same for everyone, and it's never rushed. Your first visit includes a consultation.
The clinical picture
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. It's a common cause of heel pain, and we see it most in people who are on their feet all day or who run and play high-impact sports.
The telltale sign is sharp heel pain when you first get out of bed, or after you've been sitting a while. It usually eases once you get moving, then creeps back after a long spell of standing or walking.
Other things people notice:
- Pain that worsens after exercise or activity (but not during)
- Stiffness and discomfort in the heel
- Swelling or tenderness at the bottom of the foot
Plantar fasciitis can be caused by various factors, including:
- Overuse or repetitive stress on the foot, such as from running, jumping, or walking on hard surfaces
- Foot structure issues, like flat feet, high arches, or abnormal gait patterns
- Tight calf muscles or Achilles tendon
- Improper footwear, such as shoes that lack arch support or cushioning
- Being overweight, which puts additional pressure on the feet
At Korean Acupuncture & Wellness, we build the treatment plan around your foot, with the aim of easing the pain, settling the inflammation, and getting you walking normally again. Electroacupuncture treatment loosens the thickened fascia and contracted muscles that is the root cause of the pain. Cupping therapy also helps induce circulation to the area and encourage capillary vessel growth so as to help the natural healing mechanism of the body. While plantar fasciitis cases vary greatly in severity, the prognosis is generally excellent for recovery following a 5-session treatment plan.
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