Plantar fasciitis is the painful inflammation of a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot, from the heel bone to the toes. While some doctors will utilize imaging technology to diagnose plantar fasciitis, it is most frequently diagnosed via clinical examination. Once diagnosed, treatment recommendations vary widely from pain management techniques to acupuncture to invasive surgery. Electing an acupuncture regimen as a course of treatment is attractive to people who are hesitant undergo surgery, but aren’t excited by the prospect of ongoing pain management. If properly performed, acupuncture can provide a natural alternative for eliminating the pain caused by plantar fasciitis permanently.
