Austin Foot Pain Treatments from Whitehead Chiropractic
Feet have the important job of stabilizing and supporting the entire body, and they cannot do their job very well if they are in pain. Foot pain is one of the many reasons people visit 
Whitehead Chiropractic. Our chiropractor Dr. Wendee Whitehead can diagnose the cause behind the pain and provide an effective Austin foot pain treatment plan.
Pain in the feet can be caused by something as obvious as poorly fitting and unsupportive shoes, although it can also come from injury, overuse or conditions, such as plantar fasciitis or chronic poor posture. Dr. Whitehead begins each examination with a full evaluation to determine the cause of the pain and tailor a treatment program to specifically address and correct the issue.
Plantar Fasciitis and Poor Posture Can Cause Foot Pain
Plantar fasciitis is a condition marked mainly by heel pain, caused by a swelling of the thick band known as the plantar fascia that stretches across the bottom of the foot, connecting the toes to the heel bone. Our chiropractor commonly sees this condition in runners, pregnant women and people who are overweight. Physical therapy is typically our most effective of treatment, consisitng of a series of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises that work the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. Dr. Whitehead can also offer home care suggestions for plantar fasciitis, such as wrapping the area to stabilize and support the foot as it heals.
Chronic poor posture is another common cause of pain as a misalignment in the spine can throw off the entire body’s balance and create unnatural stress on the feet. Poor posture can lead to pain in the feet accompanied by hip pain, leg pain and back pain. Our Austin clinic provides spinal evaluations and postural screenings, which can pinpoint any problems. We then offer several advanced adjustment approaches to correct them.
Treatment Methods for Austin Foot Pain Conditions
Dr. Whitehead can determine which approach will most effectively treat each situation. Our approaches include Gonstead, using a heat-sensitive adjustment instrument; Thompson Thermal Point, using a special table; and Activator Methods, using handheld instruments that deliver low-force thrusts. Grostic Orthospinology uses precise instruments for adjustments based on mathematic calculations. A spinal adjustment can alleviate pain in the feet as well as the accompanying hip pain, leg pain and back pain.
Flat feet and feet that lack proper arch support can also be painful if they interfere with the body’s balance and biomechanics. Dr. Whitehead can correct any misalignment with one of our adjustment techniques and also advise on orthotics, which are shoe inserts that provide the support feet may be lacking.
Other causes of pain in the feet include broken or fractured bones, Achilles tendinitis or a ruptured tendon or a medical condition, such as diabetes. A beneficial first step for the pain is a visit to our Austin clinic where we recommend the next step to keep feet supported, supportive and pain free.
If you are experiencing foot pain, call us at 512-368-4960 today.
