Uncovering the Source: Professional guidance

The first aspect of treatment for plantar fasciitis is an appropriate diagnosis. Web searches and even ChatGPT can provide some quick insight, but seeing a professional can certainly make sure you’re on the right path.

So we get that piece out of the way - You’ve been diagnosed (or just really darn certain that awful pain is from your plantar fascia) with plantar fasciitis and nothing seems to help. Give us a try and see how it works for you.

There are some extra aspects that can help. There’s a high likelihood that this injury is the result of imbalances within you. Uneven loading can occur from hip restrictions, repetitive (uneven) movements, and possibly an unsupported arch in the foot. It’s also possible you changed training plans suddenly and overwhelmed the tissue. Regardless, there are solutions and approaches for each of these and identifying and addressing them should take the pressure off and help in the healing process. It should also help limit the chance this comes back.

Spending some time with a professional like an athletic trainer, physical therapist, or perhaps your yoga instructor can find some of these movement imbalances. Resolving those imbalances in movement will certainly help expedite the healing process.