What a Pain in the Foot! Easing the Discomfort of Plantar Fasciitis
we can help you identify the cause and develop a course of treatment that will reduce the likelihood of pain recurrence. We can watch you walk and look at the mechanics of your foot to find problems that cause plantar fasciitis. The knee, hip, and back can also influence the function of the foot, so we look at that too! We work on the way you walk and evaluate how your functional movements affect your foot so we can begin to reduce the pressure in your plantar fascia. Treatment of plantar fasciitis can involve many things, including addressing your biomechanical issues, controlling inflammation, and addressing the soft tissue problems in your foot and calf. Soft tissue mobilization techniques, trigger point dry needling, stretching, ice, and exercise are also used to address the symptoms in your foot.
In our business, we often have conversations with people that start off with, “I didn’t know how many people had (insert diagnosis) until I got it!”
pain. There is a band of tissue extending from the heel across the arch to the ball of the foot called the plantar fascia. When you take a step, pressure is placed on this structure, which can create inflammation and PAIN! Pain can be intensified by walking or standing barefooted or in shoes that do not support your foot in the way that is best for you. Many times, it is difficult to identify what caused the problem, but it is often some sort of mechanical issue. The are no surefire ways to control your pain, but at Elite Physical Therapy
Plantar fasciitis is one of those diagnoses.
Have you ever had plantar fasciitis? You may have had it without even knowing what to call it. Typical symptoms include heel and/or arch pain in the foot. Pain often shows up in your first step of the morning or after sitting for a long period of time. Many people believe that it is a problem with the heel itself, but it’s actually not the heel bone (calcaneus) that causes the
Call Elite PT today to address your plantar fasciitis, and find out how to ease the pain in your foot!
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Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredients •
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless pork chops
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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3 tablespoons raw honey
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2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions 1. Heat oven to 400 F. 2. Generously season pork chops with salt and pepper. 3. In a saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme. 4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 5–6 minutes.
5. On high heat in an oven-safe saute pan or skillet, sear the pork chops for 1–2 minutes on each side. 6. Brush chops with half of glaze and transfer to oven. 7. Roast 6–8 minutes. 8. Remove from oven and brush with another coat of glaze. Let cool 5–10 minutes and serve.
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