Plantar fasciitis is a fairly painful condition experienced by many athletes – mainly runner and triathletes but also swimmers, hurdlers and long jumpers. Most sufferers feel pain in the bottom of the foot or arch when then get up in the morning.
Inflammation causes adhesions to form; then more adhesions build up and stick together. As a result, the athlete begins to lose range of motion, and usually loses the strength in pushing off with their feet.
Massage therapy can help with cases of Plantar Fasciitis. Find someone with training in myofascial release and neuromuscular therapy to break up adhesions and restore blood flow.
Myofascial release can be applied to the Achilles tendon or other connective tissue, even tho it normally is used on muscle that has adhesions or some kind of restriction in movement. Neuromuscular therapy is often effective on hidden spasms or trigger points in the muscles around the Achilles or foot.
Myofascial release is also gentler than trigger point therapy because it does not dig as deep or hold pressure on a spot as long. It is not necessary to dig deep to effect a release. Rather, warming up the tissues and separating the fibers is key to treating this condition.
Two or three sessions should be enough to know whether this approach is helping the sufferer. Not that one will be cured that quickly, but the patient should feel at least a 20 percent improvement in range of motion after that time. Warm Epsom salt foot soaks are also helpful.
Best wishes :) Laura
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