Treatment For Your Feet
Did you know that Therapeutic Ultrasound is one of the most effective treatment methods available for foot pain?
In fact, it works so well that doctors, chiropodists and therapists have been prescribing Therapeutic Ultrasound treatments to their patients with Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs for years.
Ultrasound treatment helps ease the excruciating pain of Plantar Fasciitis by stimulating the Fascia ligament that connects your heel to your toes with powerful ultrasound waves.
This stimulation produces an effect similar to that provided by exercising, and acts to speed the body's own natural healing processes by increasing blood and oxygen flow to the injured area - in this case, a small area towards the front of your heel. It also helps your body make room for new, healthy cells by removing damaged cells and breaking down calcific build-ups.
While Therapeutic Ultrasound is the most effective treatment for foot pain, it may not be readily available to everyone because of cost. Regular visits to the physical therapist can really add up quick and one alternative people have used is a portable ultrasound device. These handy devices are relatively inexpensive and allow the user to treat them selves up to 3 times a day 7 days a week. When searching for a home use ultrasound device, make sure you are buying one with a brand name and preferably a good track record. The market has been flooded with these home-use devices and sometimes it is difficult to distinguish the good from the bad. One device we have tested and had great success with is the Sonic Relief Portable Pain Therapy System. Their website, with a link on the right, has lots of useful information on treating your conditions and they provide excellent customer service if you have any questions.
Treating your feet is very important but taking care of them will keep you pain free. If you suffer from plantar fasciitis or heel spurs it is recommended to have proper arch support in your shoes and try to stay off your feet whenever you can. So why not put your feet up for a bit!