Does Graston Work on Plantar Fasciitis?

Many of us will experience some form of chronic pain or discomfort as we age. This can vary in intensity, with some cases being an inconvenience we can work through by adjusting our day-to-day life, including regular exercise, proper diet, and a better sleeping schedule. That said, there are forms of chronic pain that are more difficult to tackle. One such common ailment is plantar fasciitis.

This common cause of heel pain is related to inflammation in our plantar fascia, the soft tissue running across the bottom of our feet that connects our heels to our toes. This connective tissue is very important in allowing us to walk properly. Unfortunately, repeated stress on the plantar fascia, whether from long-distance running, standing for hours at work, obesity, or aging, can lead to tears, inflammation, and sharp heel pain.

Traditionally, conventional physical therapy has been used to treat the symptoms related to plantar fasciitis, but could the Graston Technique® be more effective?

Should Plantar Fasciitis Be Massaged?

Some people still associate chiropractic care primarily with spinal manipulation and assume that it’s primarily used to treat issues directly related to the spine and look to conventional physical therapy to handle other issues. While it’s true that spinal manipulation helps many, a chiropractor has many tools at their disposal, including massage therapy. Similar to spinal manipulation, massage therapy is the manipulation of our soft tissue, including the fascia. This form of therapy increases blood flow to the affected region and relaxes the targeted tissue to help reduce inflammation.

Is Muscle Scraping Good for Plantar Fasciitis?

Massage therapy isn’t the only tool chiropractors have for treating plantar fasciitis. Chiropractors who are properly trained and certified in the Graston Technique® can further treat this form of inflammation. Studies have shown that the Graston Technique® provided significant improvement compared to treating plantar fasciitis through physical therapy alone. The specialized tools used for Graston®  allow the practitioner to target the microtears and other similar injuries to the fascia that result in stiffness and hardening around the damage to be broken up and massaged to allow proper healing.

East Bay Chiropractic Wellness Can Help Treat Your Plantar Fasciitis

Chiropractic care augmented with the Graston Technique® has helped many people overcome inflammation-related pain caused by conditions like plantar fasciitis. At East Bay Chiropractic, we specialize in the Graston Technique®. This pain management approach targets the knots and adhesions in your soft tissue to help combat inflammation to reduce and manage your chronic pain. And with more than 30 years of experience, you know you’ll be in good hands. Contact East Bay Chiropractic today and learn more about how we can help alleviate your chronic pain so you can find comfort and peace of mind.