Research indicates that plantar fasciitis is very common, and roughly 10% of all people will experience it in their lifetime. 

If you are suffering foot pain that has lasted more than a week, you should schedule an appointment with our Lehi, UT, chiropractor at Cashel Chiropractic. There are many treatments available for it, and we have the knowledge, skills, and experience to relieve your pain and get you on the road to optimal foot health.

• Age:People between the ages of 40-60 are most susceptible to plantar fasciitis.
• Weight: People who are overweight put extra pressure on their plantar fascia and are more likely to suffer from this issue.
• Flat feet or high arch: Certain foot conditions can place added stress on the plantar fascia.
• Recreational activities:Some recreational activities like distance running, ballet, or aerobics can place excessive stress on the plantar fascia and can lead to plantar fasciitis.
• Work ocnditions:Work that requires you to stand for long hours on hard surfaces (for example nurses, hair stylists, and fast food workers) puts excess stress on the plantar fascia and can result in plantar fasciitis.
• Footwear: Poor-fitting shoes or high heels can place excessive pressure on the plantar fascia and lead to plantar fasciitis.

• Chiropractic adjustments:  Rob may adjust your feet and ankles to correct your feet’s biomechanics and relieve stress on the plantar fascia.
• Stretches:  Rob may instruct you on how to do specific stretches, exercises, and movements that can help you alleviate pain and reduce inflammation in the bottom of your feet.
• Graston Technique:  Rob may utilize Graston Technique to relieve soft tissue inflammation and scarring.
• Night splint:  Rob may recommend you wear a night splint when sleeping. A night splint looks similar to a boot or sock. You put the splint on your foot at bedtime, and the device lifts your toes and holds your foot in a gentle stretch all night long.

Dr. Rob will carefully listen to your concerns and review your full medical history with you. 

This will be followed by an examination of your foot and ankle as well as an observation of your step and gait as you walk. 

If warranted, digital imaging (X-ray, MRI, or CT scan) may be ordered to ensure the doctor can conduct a thorough visual assessment of the foot, ankle, and associated bone and soft tissues. 

Finally, using the findings gathered from the steps above, our Lehi chiropractor will determine a comprehensive, scientifically based, effective, and efficient treatment plan tailored to relieve your plantar fasciitis pain and achieve your individual health and recovery goals.

Learn more about plantar fasciitis by reading below.

• Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
• Cramps
• Muscle twitching
• Loss of balance
• Increased pain or inability to feel pain
• Burning, stabbing, lancing, boring, or shooting pains, which may be worse at night

• Diabetes
• Trapped or compressed nerves due to spinal misalignment
• Spinal degeneration
• Low levels of vitamin B12
• Kidney disorders
• Liver disorders
• Heavy consumption of alcohol over many years
• Hormone imbalance
• Physical trauma

• Spine adjustments
• Acupuncture
• Massage therapy
• Decompression therapy

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about neuropathy answered by our chiropractor:

• Sitting or standing in the same position for a long time
• Nerve injury (a neck injury may cause you to feel numbness anywhere along your arm or hand, while a low back injury can cause numbness or tingling down the back of your leg)
• Pressure on the nerves of the spine, such as from a herniated disk
• Pressure on peripheral nerves from enlarged blood vessels, tumors, scar tissue, or infection
• Shingles or herpes zoster infection
• Other infections, such as HIV/AIDS, leprosy, syphilis, or tuberculosis
• Lack of blood supply to an area, such as from hardening of the arteries, frostbite, or vessel inflammation
• Abnormal levels of calcium, potassium, or sodium in your body
• Deficiency of B vitamins such as B1, B6, B12, or folic acid
• Use of certain medicines
• Use of certain illicit street drugs
• Nerve damage due to lead, alcohol, or tobacco, or from chemotherapy drugs
• Radiation therapy
• Animal bites or insect, tick, mite, and spider bites
• Seafood toxins
• Congenital conditions that affect the nerves

• Our Lehi, UT, chiropractor will carefully listen to your concerns and review your full medical history with you.
• This will be followed by observation of your posture and range of motion.
• Then, the doctor will palpate (feel) your full spine to determine if there is any vertebral displacement.
• If warranted, digital imaging (X-ray, MRI, or CT scan) may be ordered to ensure the doctor can conduct a thorough visual assessment of the spine and associated soft tissues.
• Finally, using the findings gathered from the steps above, our Lehi chiropractor will determine a comprehensive, scientifically based, effective, and efficient treatment plan tailored to relieve your headache pain and achieve your individual health and recovery goals.

• Spine & neck adjustments
• Spinal decompression therapy
• Massage & soft tissue therapy
• Acupuncture
• Cold therapy
• Therapeutic exercises

Learn more about tingling and numbness by reading the answers to our frequently asked questions about the subject. 

Neck Pain can be caused by several diseases, conditions, or injuries. More common causes of neck pain are as follows:

• Prolonged computer and electronic device usage (tech neck)
• Poor posture and the associated muscle spasm and joint irritation
• Sleeping on the stomach, the head twisted to one side for extended periods
• Trauma from whiplash injuries in car accidents or sports injuries

On your first visit, our chiropractor in Lehi will carefully listen to your concerns and health goals and then review your full medical history with you.

This will be followed by observation of your posture, range of motion, muscle strength, and how you sit and walk. Any deviation from proper posture will be measured and documented. 

Then, the doctor will palpate (feel) your full spine to determine if there is any vertebral displacement that may be causing your posture.  

If warranted, digital imaging (X-ray, MRI, or CT scan) may be ordered to ensure the doctor can conduct a thorough visual assessment of the spine and associated soft tissues. 

Finally, using the findings gathered from the steps above, the doctor will determine a comprehensive scientifically based, effective, and efficient treatment plan tailored to relieve your neck pain and achieve your health goals.

Our Lehi chiropractor has some insight into the most frequently asked questions about neck pain. 

Symptoms of migraine headaches may include one or more of the following:

• Intense throbbing or dull aching pain on one side of your head or both sides
• Pain that worsens with physical activity
• Nausea or vomiting
• Changes in how you see, blurred vision, or blind spots
• Extreme sensitivity to light, sound, and smells
• Feeling tired and/or confused
• Stuffy nose
• Feeling cold or sweaty

The causes of migraine headaches are not fully understood. A headache results when nerves in the blood vessels send pain signals to the brain. These signals result in the release of inflammatory substances into the nerves and blood vessels of the head. More research is required to determine why nerves behave in this manner.

Dr. Rob of Cashel Chiropractor will assess, diagnose, and manage your headaches using one or more of the following therapies:

1. Spinal adjustment
2. Trigger point therapy
3. Electrical stimulation 
4. Ultrasound
5. Counseling or lifestyle changes 

Read below to learn more about migraines. 

Cashel Chiropractic has the knowledge, skills, experience, and tools to correct your low back pain. Book your initial consultation today, and let us get you on the path to a pain-free life at the peak of health.

Low back pain can range from a dull ache to a sharp and shooting pain. The pain can make it difficult for you to move or even stand up straight. Low back pain accompanied by any of the following indicates you should seek immediate medical attention:

• Low back pain following a fall
• Bowel or bladder control problems
• Leg weakness
• Fever
• Pain when coughing, sneezing, or urinating

Lower back pain can be caused by a wide range of injuries, conditions, or diseases. Some common causes are:

• Muscle and tendon sprains or strains
• Poor posture
• Lifting heavy objects improperly
• Wearing high-heeled shoes
• Sitting for long periods
• Spinal disk herniation or degeneration
• Spinal stenosis
• Sciatica
• Scoliosis

On your first visit, Dr. Rob will carefully listen to your concerns and your health goals and then review your full medical history with you. 

This will be followed by observation of your posture, range of motion, muscle strength, and how you sit and walk. Any deviation from proper posture will be measured and documented.

Then, our chiropractor in Lehi will palpate (feel) your full spine to determine if there is any vertebral displacement that may be causing your posture.  

If warranted, digital imaging (X-ray, MRI, or CT scan) may be ordered to ensure the doctor can conduct a thorough visual assessment of the spine and associated soft tissues.

Finally, using the findings gathered from the steps above the Lehi chiropractor will determine a comprehensive, scientifically based, effective, and efficient treatment plan tailored to relieve your lower back pain and achieve your individual health goals.

Take a look at these back pain FAQs to learn more about your back pain.