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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Atlanta
Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is located on the bottom of the foot. Many athletes develop this condition because of over use. Dancers, runners, cyclists, or anyone else who uses their feet regularly for exercise know how painful, and occasionally debilitating, Plantar Fasciitis can be.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a conditions that many athletes face because of over-use of their feet. The plantar fascia is a pad of connective tissue located on the bottom of the feet. When someone is running, the plantar fascia plays a large roll in toing off in each step and is constantly being stretched and flexed. Other sports like dancing or cycling are also very active for the bottom of the feet as well. If this connective tissue get irritated, over worked, or inflamed, it can be excruciating and feel like the bottom of your feet are ripping open. Conventional treatments usually fall short and end with an inability to continue being active. In order to keep living an active lifestyle, it is important to get effective treatment. Cold laser therapy is noninvasive and comes with little to no side-effects. There is no recovery time required and results can typically be seen within just a few treatments. If stretching and surgery are not able to work for you, cold laser therapy might be an effective alternative.
Why do people get Plantar Fasciitis?
With the plantar fascia being on the bottom of the foot and playing such an important role in so many sports, many Atlanta residents might be at risk of developing plantar fasciitis. Whether it is running the Peachtree Road Race or a light jog on the Beltline in midtown, we live in a very active city. Atlanta is home to one of the largest adult hockey leagues in the country We also have a vibrant fitness community whether doing yoga at Corepower or a class at Crossfit Brookhaven. There are constantly free classes in Piedmont Park, dance studios in every neighborhood, and high school or college sports all over town. Plantar fasciitis can stop our fitness stars in their tracks. From the weekend warrior athlete training for their first 5k to a member of the Atlanta Ballet, foot pain will make it impossible to reach your fitness goals. Stretching and exercises can fix every case of plantar fasciitis and most people would rather not get surgery with the long recovery and rehabilitation time. We need a viable alternative.
Current Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Traditional treatments for plantar fasciitis are effective for the occasional flareup but fall short for more chronic or severe cases. Treatments can include resting, ice, physical therapy exercises, orthotic devices, and medications. In some cases, medical doctors might even suggest surgery. As mentioned, these treatments might be enough to help with minor cases of plantar fasciitis, but they are not without their limitations and some risks.
There is no such thing as a minor surgery. Every surgery has risk of complications. As with many surgeries, Plantar Fasciitis surgery is not regularly successful with over 50% of surgeries being unsuccessful (Article). Many of the other therapies used to treat plantar fasciitis either limit activity, preventing someone from living the life they want to live, or are expensive with limited results in the case of physical therapy or medications.
Advantages of Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy is a cutting edge tool that can help heal your plantar fasciitis without the use of drugs of surgery. There are very few negative side effects and the procedure is painless. The laser simply enhances your body's own natural healing processes. People usually see improvement in their symptoms within the first few treatments and can see full relief after of 12-16 treatments.