Plantar Fasciitis: What is it and how to fix it.

Benn Boshell, a podiatrist who is also known as the heel pain expert has a specialist interest in plantar fasciitis and shares great content in this episode about the condition of plantar fasciitis and the various treatments available. This common condition affects around 10% of the population and for those who have it, the condition can have a huge impact on their lives. This is an episode that provides accurate information that anyone suffering from plantar fasciitis needs to be able to make the right choices about treatment to ensure they get results.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The plantar fascia there to support the arch of your foot There are a number of different reasons why someone may develop plantar fasciitis Acute pain when you first stand up is a possible symptom of plantar fasciitis Palpation can help to diagnose which part of the plantar fasciitis  is injured Taking a detailed history and information about the symptom pattern means other conditions can be ruled out. You need to treat the person, not the scan as every individual is different Initial treatment includes pain management and may mean taping the foot to offer more support The most common error patients make is not resting enough and not wearing footwear that supports the foot. Consistency is the key with any exercises, a  difference only comes with consistent exercises A custom made orthotic can make a significant difference helping to support plantar fasciitis Shockwave therapy has gained popularity and the research indicates it is successful in treating plantar fasciitis Shockwave therapy is a high energy soundwave that can help stimulate the inflammatory cycle and enable the body to heal its self A steroid injection is a common treatment and provides relief in the short term and it masks the symptoms but doesn’t address the cause so shouldn’t be used as a stand-alone treatment   BEST MOMENTS ‘Don’t self-diagnose because the treatment is very dependent on correct diagnosis’ ‘Palpation can help to diagnose which part of the plantar fascia is injured’  ‘Around 10% of the population have this condition’   VALUABLE RESOURCES  The Heel Pain Expert The Back Pain Podcast The Back Pain Podcast recommended products affiliate link Our Rode Mixer https://amzn.to/3waU8bx Our Microphones https://amzn.to/3rzSZ9Z Second Microphone https://amzn.to/2ObKMeA XLR Cable https://amzn.to/3rBL8ZB Studio Headphones https://amzn.to/3u082LE Laptophttps://amzn.to/3dhfafT Our webcam https://amzn.to/31uUefQ   ABOUT THE HOSTS Dave Elliot Dave is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, a chain of Chiropractic and massage therapy clinics in Essex, UK. Dave still sees patients during the week but has been working hard to talk to as many experts in the field of back pain as possible to help distil all the information and bring it to you in this awesome podcast. You can find Dave on any of the Advanced Chiropractic social media platforms, or you can contact him at [email protected] if you have any questions for him. -Instagram   Rob Beaven Rob owns and runs a multidisciplinary clinic, The Dyer St Clinic in Cirencester Gloucestershire. His team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Doctors and podiatrists all collaborate on thousands of back pain patients every year. Alongside Dave, he has worked hard to bring to the table experts across all industries to give you the low down on back pain, with steps you can implement today to start feeling better. -Instagram -Twitter   CONTACT METHOD Instagram Twitter Facebook [email protected]                   Support the show: https://thebackpainpodcast.com