Is relentless heel pain making every step unbearable? Plantar fasciitis might be the culprit—and tight calf muscles could be the hidden cause behind your discomfort.
In this FREE injury treatment and prevention Youtube video, Dr. Joe DeMarco, chiropractor and owner of OcraMed Health, explains how fascial adhesions in the plantar fascia lead to painful tugging on the heel bone, resulting in the condition known as plantar fasciitis. While the pain originates in the foot, the root cause is often tight calf muscles that restrict normal motion of the heel bone, placing stress on the plantar fascia.
To address this, Dr. Joe shares six effective plantar fasciitis stretches designed to loosen calf muscles and relieve pain. These low-intensity, long-duration stretches can be done as part of your plantar fasciitis treatment at home or even incorporated into your routine as plantar fasciitis stretches before running.
Follow Dr. Joe’s proven four-week program to increase flexibility, reduce stress on the plantar fascia, and take steps toward lasting relief from plantar fasciitis.