Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms

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Chiropractor, discusses Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms

Chiropractor, discusses Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms

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Featuring Dr. Beverley Steinhoff, DC

Video Title: Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms

Presenter: Dr. Beverley Steinhoff, Chiropractor, Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Chiropractor

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Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Symptoms

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1

Obesity is not a risk factor for plantar fasciitis.

Explanation:

If you are obese or overweight, it can put extra stress on the fascia (a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes).

2

Stabbing of foot pain is a symptom of plantar fasciitis.

Explanation:

Stabbing foot pain is a symptom of plantar fasciitis, usually when you first wake up.

3

Plantar fasciitis is not a risk factor for plantar fasciitis.

Explanation:

Age is a risk factor for plantar fasciitis. It’s most common in people between the ages of 40 and 60.

4

Plantar fasciitis is often caused by stress on the fascia.

Explanation:

Plantar fasciitis is often caused by stress on the fascia, which is a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes. It causes small tears in the fascia.

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Toe curls and stretches can be good exercises for plantar fasciitis.

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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