Plantar fasciitis can be described as a very painful condition caused by swelling and inflammation of the plantar fascia. It normally starts at the back of the heel, running across the underside of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is mostly caused by excessive body weight, improper footwear, sports, overuse or poor natural mechanism. It is also one of the main cause of foot pain. Plantar fasciitis is a condition that usually affects individuals aged 40-60 years old. But there are certain activities that can put a lot of stress on the heels no matter the age.

 

What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?

Foot pain is a painful and a restless condition for people who live an active lifestyle. One symptom of plantar fasciitis is experiencing a lot of pain when getting out of bed, standing or walking for a long period of time. It can be a short-term irritation or a chronic condition. To some people, it can last for weeks, months or even years, limiting various activities such as walking, exercising or working. Common treatments methods for plantar fasciitis have been anti-inflammatory drugs, ice, rest and orthotics. Regrettably, most of these treatments take a lot of time before providing the help that is required, rendering them as non-effective. 

 

Fortunately, Active Release Technique is one of the best treatment methods for plantar fasciitis. It is being practiced in many pain relief centers due to its effectiveness and providing quicker results.

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How Active release technique can help with Plantar Fasciitis

Today, active release technique is one of the most recommended treatment options for plantar fasciitis. It is a hand-on-treatment that addresses the root cause of the foot pain. Also, it is a treatment option for many chronic muscle conditions such as headaches and migraines, back pain, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and elbow pain. ART is safe, effective and non-invasive.

 

When you visit Performance Care for plantar fasciitis, the first process is to undergo some tests. The tests help to define the root cause of the pain and picking the best treatment plan to relieve the pain. Since the foot is a complex body part, the ligaments, muscles, and tendons need special care. And the best treatment strategy is ART.

 

Active Release Technique is a treatment method that targets issues with the soft tissues of the ligaments, muscles, fascia and the nerves. It is a pain management technique developed to treat adhesions that normally form around the soft tissues. People who have tolerated the foot pain for several years are always surprised at how fast the symptoms decrease once they start the ART treatment method.

 

Why choose active release technique over other plantar fasciitis treatment methods?

There are numerous benefits of picking active release technique over other plantar fasciitis treatment methods. Whether you are an active elderly person, an athlete, a busy mother, or someone suffering from plantar fasciitis and foot pain, active release technique is amoung the best treatments available to relieve plantar fascittis pain. It is a technique that is administered by a professional because of its effectiveness. In most cases, the plantar fasciitis treatment takes 6 to 8 sessions.