Plantar Fasciitis: Why Foot Pain Persists and How Integrative Care Helps

“Pain is rarely where the problem begins—it’s where the body finally speaks up.”

- Farmhouse Chiropractic | Ocala, FL

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain, especially in active individuals, runners, and people who spend long hours on their feet. While it often starts as localized inflammation, persistent plantar fasciitis is rarely just a foot problem.

At Farmhouse Chiropractic, we approach plantar fasciitis by looking beyond the foot—addressing movement patterns, tissue health, and nervous system function to create lasting relief.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis develops when the thick band of tissue supporting the arch of the foot becomes irritated or overloaded. Common contributors include:

• Repetitive stress from walking, running, or standing

• Limited ankle mobility or calf tightness

• Poor foot mechanics or compensatory gait patterns

• Hip or spinal imbalances that alter weight distribution

When these factors aren’t addressed, inflammation can become chronic and slow to heal.

Our Integrative Approach to Plantar Fasciitis

Rather than relying on rest alone, we combine therapies that reduce inflammation, restore tissue quality, and improve biomechanics.

Chiropractic care helps address joint restrictions in the foot, ankle, knee, hip, and spine that contribute to uneven loading.

IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) is frequently used to break up adhesions and scar tissue within the plantar fascia and surrounding structures, improving tissue elasticity and circulation.

Shockwave therapy is highly effective for stubborn or chronic cases. It stimulates cellular repair, improves blood flow, and helps re-initiate the body’s natural healing response.

Laser therapy is often paired with shockwave and IASTM to reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and support tissue regeneration.

Supporting Long-Term Recovery

In addition to in-office care, addressing strength and mobility through corrective exercise and movement retraining can help prevent recurrence—especially for athletes and highly active individuals.

If heel or foot pain is limiting your movement, integrative care can help you move comfortably again.

Explore care at Farmhouse Chiropractic to support healing from the ground up.