Bringing the touch of health and well-being to you...  4491 Stirling Road, Unit# 101 Davie, Fl 33314 (954) 562-6197 or appt@margiesmassage.com
Home About Us Benefits Contact Us Gift Shop Links Philosophy Services Sitemap Photo Gallery Hours of operations:   Tues - Fri 9:00 am -7:00pm   Sat.  9:00am - 7:00pm   Sunday & Monday - Closed   By Appointments Only       Online Appointment MM20460, MA34576  Licensed & Insured Directions To This Location	Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Spurs) What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the foot. It is an overuse injury causing heel pain which may radiate forward into the foot. Plantar fasciitis can also be known as a heel spur although they are not strictly the same. A heel spur is a bony growth that occurs at the attachment of the plantar fascia to the heel bone (calcaneus). A heel spur can occur (with repetitive pulling of the plantar fascia) on a foot with no symptoms at all and a painful heel can have no heel spur present. The Plantar Fascia or arch tendon is a broad, thick band of tissue that runs from under the heel to the front of the foot (see image 1). A rupture can sometimes occur at the origin of the arch ligament and result in inflammation and pain. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis Heel pain, under the heel and usually on the inside, at the origin of the attachment of the fascia. Sometimes there may also be pain along the outside border of the heel. This may occur due to the offloading the painful side of the heel by walking on the outside border of the foot. It may also be associated with the high impact of landing on the outside of the heel if you have high arched feet. Pain is usually worse first thing in the morning. After a few minutes it eases as the foot gets warmed up, but can get worse again during the day especially if walking a lot. Plantar fasciitis or heel spurs are common sports which involve running, dancing or jumping. Runners who excessively pronate (feet rolling in or flattening) are particularly at risk as the biomechanics of the foot pronating causes additional stretching of the plantar fascia. One of the things you can do to treat this is: Stretching the plantar fascia is an important part of treatment and prevention. Simply reducing pain and inflammation alone is unlikely to result in long term recovery. The plantar fascia tightens up making the origin at the heel more susceptible to becoming inflamed. Tightening of the plantar fascia happens in particular over night which is why pain is often worse in the morning. A plantar fasciitis night splint is an excellent product which is worn over night and gently stretches the calf muscles and plantar fascia preventing it from tightening up overnight.     Our office in Davie is accessible to cities such as Aventura, Cooper City, Dania Beach, Ft Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Las Olas, Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach, Pembroke Pines, Tamarac, Sunrise, and Weston.  There are many ways you can reach us by either I-95, 595, SR 7, Florida's Turnpike.  We are also 5 minutes away from Seminole Hard Rock Casino. Swedish Massage | Pregnancy Massage | Deep Tissue Massage | Reflexology | Lypossage™ | Hot Stone Massage Gift Certificates | House calls | Kombucha Tea | Massage Questions | Menu of Services | Spa Parties | Testimonials | Home ©Copyright Margie's Therapeutic Touch, Inc 2005