When you have foot pain, you may resort to custom prosthetics, over the counter pads, or other solutions that do not address the problem. The foot is a complex structure that is made up of 28 bones which are configured to accommodate stability. It can cause pain if the bones are misaligned. Chiropractic foot adjustment is one of the most accepted and widely practiced healing technique. Chiropractic practitioners offer massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and TENS treatment. You are likely to experience numbness and tingling when suffering from foot misalignment.
Foot misalignments may result from problems such as:
- Calcium deposits or heel spurs
- Pronation, when your arches weaken
- Plantar fasciitis, elastic tissues stress that span the whole foot
- Metatarsalgia, when the ball bones are misaligned
Before starting the actual treatment, the chiropractic will ask questions about your medical history. They can utilize a variety of foot adjustment modalities, but they will mainly concentrate on using manual spinal manipulations. They look at restoring the normal structure and functioning of the foot. This decreases stress on the soft tissues, restores normal movement and alignment to the joints. Therapies will decrease pain and foot inflammation. In order for chiropractic medicine to function, the neurological pathways must remain open. Good chiropractic will offer adjustments to the side, back, arch, and bottom of the foot. Chiropractic foot adjustment generally includes:- Ultrasound: This increases blood circulation that helps to reduce pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and cramping. It’s done by sending sound waves into the muscle tissues to create a gentle heat.
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS): TENS transmits a painless electrical current to the nerves. Small electrode bits are positioned to the painful area. It reliefs pain by prompting the body to produce endorphins.
- Spinal manipulation which helps in reducing nerve irritability.
- Ice/cold therapy: The therapy reduces inflammation to control pain from the adjustments.
