Reviewed by Joseph Hugunin, DC — 20+ years of clinical experience, former team chiropractor for Sporting Kansas City
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Overland Park
If you're looking for a chiropractor in Overland Park for plantar fasciitis, the first question worth asking is what's keeping the tissue from healing. Plantar fasciitis treatment at Move Muscle & Joint in Overland Park combines shockwave therapy, myofascial release, chiropractic care, and targeted rehab to address the full picture — from foot mechanics to calf mobility to lower extremity loading patterns.
What is plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation and degeneration of the plantar fascia — the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. It's one of the most common causes of heel pain and can significantly limit walking, running, and daily activity.
While it's often treated as a local foot problem, plantar fasciitis frequently reflects dysfunction in the calf, ankle, and lower extremity mechanics. Effective treatment addresses the foot and the chain above it.
Common signs and symptoms.
Why this happens.
Plantar fasciitis often develops from calf tightness, weak intrinsic foot muscles, excessive pronation, poor footwear, and sudden increases in loading or activity. Reduced ankle dorsiflexion is one of the most common contributing factors.
How Move evaluates this condition.
Our evaluation includes foot and ankle assessment, calf flexibility testing, gait analysis, and lower extremity movement screening. We identify the biomechanical contributors to your plantar fascia stress and build a targeted treatment plan.
Our integrated treatment approach.
Treatment often includes shockwave therapy to stimulate healing in the plantar fascia, myofascial release for the calf and posterior chain, chiropractic adjustments for the foot and ankle, and progressive rehab to improve calf flexibility, foot strength, and loading tolerance.
Shockwave therapy is particularly effective for plantar fasciitis and is a cornerstone of our treatment approach for this condition.
Why patients in Overland Park choose Move.
Patients in Overland Park choose Move for plantar fasciitis because we combine shockwave therapy with comprehensive foot and lower extremity rehabilitation. Our integrated approach addresses the tissue and the movement patterns that caused it.
Services that may be part of your care.
Other conditions we treat.
Common questions about plantar fasciitis.
What patients are saying.
“Dr. Joe fixed my plantar fasciitis! After two years of dealing with it in both feet, Dr. Joe attacked it with a combination of shockwave therapy, ART therapy, chiropractic work, and targeted rehab exercises. I finally wake up without foot pain and can go throughout the day without heavily managing my pain.”
Kyle F.
“Chiropractic care at Move in Overland Park helped relieve my back pain. Dr. Joey helped me get rid of my plantar fasciitis in just a few sessions. He can customize plans for all your muscle and joint care needs. I definitely recommend him over other chiropractors due to his in depth approach of hands on muscle and joint care.”
Yvette C.
Individual results vary. Reviews reflect the experience of individual patients.
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