Foot Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
Foot Pain & Plantar Fasciitis Relief with Acupuncture
Looking for foot pain relief? You need acupuncture! Acupuncture provides fast, effective relief for foot pain. Foot Pain such as heel pain from Plantar Fasciitis, heel spurs, neuromas, and inflammation are a common occurrence. Foot pain relief can be elusive for some, requiring rest from daily activity. But who has time to put their feet up? Fortunately, there is a solution. My patients get relief from foot pain and plantar fasciitis and you can too!
What causes foot pain?
- Plantar fasciitis – painful inflammation on the bottom of the foot, usually the heel.
- Bunions – pain and swelling of the first joint of the big toe.
- Morton’s Neuroma – growth, swelling, or tumor of the nerve tissue with pain deep between the bones of the forefoot.
- Arthritis – inflammation of the joints in the bones of the feet causing pain and stiffness.
- Heel spurs – calcium deposits that build up over time at the heel area.
Foot Pain & Plantar Fasciitis Research Studies
Acupuncture Effective in Relieving Otherwise Unresponsive Foot Pain
Studies have shown acupuncture to be effective in relieving certain types of foot pain. A study published in the journal Acupuncture in Medicine reported acupuncture to be effective in relieving otherwise unresponsive chronic foot pain. Another study found that stimulation of acupuncture points on the feet could increase blood flow to the foot and lower leg. Many anecdotal reports exist of acupuncturists using a variety of acupuncture techniques to relieve pain associated with the ankle, heel, and ball of the foot.
Acupuncture Relieves Pain and Restores Flexibility
Approximately 10% of all Americans experience plantar fasciitis at some time during their lives. Acupuncture is a successful treatment to relieve pain, restore flexibility, and prevent structural deterioration of the feet. The acupuncture reduces local inflammation and enhances blood circulation in the feet. In addition, acupuncture has a homeostatic effect by balancing the parasympathetic and sympathetic nerve signals in the feet. In this way, the acupuncture sends a signal to the brain to stop inflammation and swelling and to begin the recuperation process.