Some people experience sharp, stabbing foot pain immediately upon awakening and getting out of bed. Heel pain first thing in the morning is a sign that you may have a heel spur.
The morning foot pain associated with a heel spur normally lasts about 10 minutes or less before it begins to calm down; however the pain pattern may become worse over time until it eventually becomes constant.
Each foot has 26 movable tarsal bones which are arranged into a network of arches. However when you lose the healthy alignment of one or more of those bones you may begin to develop foot pain.
Two of the most common foot conditions that develop as a result of misalignments are plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the soft tissues on the bottom of the foot (the plantar fascia) become overstretched, irritated and inflamed. The classic symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis include pain on the bottom of the heel and sometimes into the arch of the foot.
Attaching from the heel to the five toes, the plantar fascia spans the entire plantar surface of the foot. Due to misalignments of the tarsal bones and altered foot function, this tissue becomes overstretched and develops micro-tears near its attachment at the heel bone.
If the tarsal bones aren’t realigned in a timely fashion, the foot will begin to develop a bony heel spur near the attachment site of the plantar fascia.
It’s important to note that a heel spur does not cause pain by itself. Rather it’s the irritation, micro-tearing and inflammation of the connecting plantar fascia that results in heel pain.
As plantar fasciitis remains untreated and is allowed to progress into a chronic condition, a heel spur may develop and continue to become larger and more prominent over time. Common symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis accompanied by a heel spur, includes morning heel pain first thing upon standing up.
Specific chiropractic adjustments to the foot bones will correct the underlying mechanical problem, improve foot function and ease tissue stress. Getting your feet adjusted is an effective, non-surgical solution for alleviating the pain associated with plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
***Disclaimer: This content is solely for informational purposes and should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. It is recommended that you seek professional advice by a licensed health care professional.
Scott Chiropractic and Wellness
Scott Chiropractic and Wellness
Matthew Scott, DC
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