Project Description
Plantar Fasciitis Shockwave Therapy in Vancouver BC
A thin but strong fascial tissue at the bottom of your feet called the Plantar Fascia can get injured and damage from too much overuse and pressure. Plantar Fasciitis Shockwave Therapy in Vancouver BC is a very fast and effective treatment option for this condition.
Common causes of pain to the heel and arch area are tight calf muscles, obesity, high arches, and new and repetitive activity like running. Aging also causes the fascia to be less elastic thus causing the arch to drop and add too much stress to the fascia. Other factors such as poor biomechanics from being flat-footed, sports and certain occupations that involve a lot of running, jumping and standing, and even professional and competitive dancing can attribute to the sharp and burning heel and arch pain of Plantar Fasciitis.
Typically, sharp and stabbing pain in your heel and arch is felt first thing in the morning when you get out of bed and step onto the floor. The pain subsides later in the day when the fascia has a chance to stretch out. It never really goes away completely. The pain can return quite rapidly if you stand or walk too much throughout the day. Over time, small tears will appear in the fascia due to the repetitive stress and tension on it. Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis in Vancouver BC is perfect for repairing this repetitive injury quickly and effectively.
Stretching the fascia, night splints, anti-inflammatory medication, steroid injections and orthotics are the common therapies. However, there has been excellent results with Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis in Vancouver BC to heal this condition very quickly. A regiment of 5-7 treatments is recommended. You should see good results after the 4th visit. Custom orthotics are also recommended after you complete your Shockwave Therapy treatments.