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Holistic Tips to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain – How Massage Can Help!

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If you've ever experienced the sharp, uncomfortable pain of plantar fasciitis, you know how it can affect your daily life. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the band of tissue (plantar fascia) that runs along the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed, often causing a stabbing pain in the heel. Fortunately, there are holistic health strategies, including massage therapy, that can help alleviate the discomfort and promote healing.


Holistic Tips for Managing Plantar Fasciitis:

  1. Stretching Exercises: Regular stretching of the calves, Achilles tendon, and plantar fascia can help relieve tension and reduce pain. Try gentle stretches like rolling a tennis ball under your foot or doing a wall calf stretch.

  2. Footwear: Opt for supportive shoes with proper arch support and cushioned soles to ease pressure on the plantar fascia. Avoid flat shoes like flip-flops or high heels that offer little support.

  3. Herbal Remedies: Anti-inflammatory herbs like turmeric and ginger can help reduce inflammation when consumed as teas or supplements.

  4. Epsom Salt Soak: Soaking your feet in warm water with Epsom salts can ease pain and reduce inflammation. It’s a simple and effective home remedy.

  5. Ice Therapy: Applying an ice pack to the heel for 15-20 minutes several times a day can help alleviate acute pain and inflammation.


How Massage Helps Relieve Plantar Fasciitis:

Massage therapy is an excellent way to help manage plantar fasciitis. By focusing on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments around the foot and calf, massage helps in several key ways:

  • Reduces Inflammation: Massage encourages better blood flow to the affected area, promoting faster healing and reducing inflammation.

  • Relieves Tension: Targeted massage on the plantar fascia and calf muscles helps loosen tight muscles and reduce the stress that contributes to the pain.

  • Promotes Relaxation: Chronic pain often leads to tension in other parts of the body, and massage helps you relax and address the whole-body effects of plantar fasciitis.

  • Boosts Mobility: By loosening tight muscles and fascia, massage can improve foot mobility, making it easier to walk and go about your daily activities without discomfort.


If you're currently dealing with plantar fasciitis or know someone who is, consider scheduling a massage therapy session to experience the benefits firsthand. I am also a certified medical massage therapist as well as being trained in reflexology. I offer tailored treatments to help alleviate pain and get you back on your feet – literally!


Feel free to reach out with any questions or to book your session today!


Best regards,

Ashley


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