Acupuncture for Plantar Fasciitis: Heel Pain Relief in Warwick, RI
Updated: 5 days ago
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If your first steps out of bed feel like stepping on a tack, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis. It's one of the most common causes of heel pain, especially for runners, people who stand all day, and anyone who just changed shoes or upped their walking.
What is plantar fasciitis?
The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot. When it gets irritated, it can cause:
Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning
Pain after sitting, that eases as you walk, then returns later
Tight calves and arches
How acupuncture can help
Acupuncture can help:
Ease heel and arch pain
Relax tight calf and foot muscles that pull on the fascia
Improve local blood flow to support healing
Help you stay active while you recover
Many patients see the best results with a series of weekly visits, combined with home care.
Home care that helps
Gentle calf and arch stretches before getting out of bed
Supportive shoes; avoid going barefoot on hard floors
Rolling the arch on a frozen water bottle for a few minutes
Easing back on running or long walks while it calms down
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if you have sudden swelling, can't put weight on your foot, have numbness or tingling, or pain after an injury.
Heel pain relief in Warwick, RI
Ocean Ki Wellness is at 189 Toll Gate Road, near Kent Hospital, easy to reach from Cranston, West Warwick, East Greenwich and Coventry. Dealing with back or hip pain too? Read Acupuncture for Back Pain, Sciatica and Neck Pain.
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This article is for general information and is not medical advice.
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