How to Actually Fix Plantar Fasciitis (According to Research)

Summary by Krater

Dr. Aaron Horschig and guest Graham Tuttle explain why plantar fasciitis is actually tissue death caused by restrictive footwear rather than inflammation, and demonstrate three exercises involving a double-lacrosse ball and foot stretches to restore blood flow and foot mechanics.

From the video

Answers: How do I fix plantar fasciitis by addressing footwear and foot mechanics?

• plantar fasciitis causes and tissue death
• foot anatomy and lateral plantar artery
• narrow toe box shoes and elevated heels
• double-lacrosse ball foot rolling
• toe stretching and abduction
• short foot exercise for foot stability

Exercises

• foot rolling with double-lacrosse ball · double-lacrosse ball · multiple times daily, 20-30 reps
• big toe lateral stretch · bodyweight
• short foot exercise · bodyweight · 20 to 30 reps

What it concludes

• Plantar fasciitis is not an inflammatory problem but an issue of tissue death caused by restrictive footwear.
• Elevated heels and narrow toe boxes pinch the lateral plantar artery, limiting blood supply to the bottom of the foot and causing tissue death.
• Rolling the bottom of the foot with a ball restores blood flow and circulation.
• Performing the short foot exercise engages toes and builds intrinsic foot strength.