Resolving Plantar Fasciitis

Patients often ask if there’s more they can do beyond the recommended treatments and exercises to speed up healing, ease pain, and reduce inflammation. My answer is always yes. I like to introduce two powerful tools: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Fascial Manipulation.

Self-Care for Foot Pain: Acupressure & Fascial Manipulation When patients ask me what more they can do to speed up their recovery from foot pain, reduce inflammation, and ease discomfort, my answer is often, “Yes, there’s more you can do!” Beyond the treatments and exercises we recommend, I often bring in two powerful approaches: Traditional Chinese Me...

I just updated my blog on Plantar Fasciitis—take a look!

Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms to Solutions Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common conditions we treat at our clinic, so much so that we wrote a book about it—Resolving Plantar Fasciitis, published in 2015. This painful condition affects millions annually, particularly those who spend long hours on hard surfaces or have muscle imbalanc...

Addressing muscle mass loss with age is critical for maintaining independence. In North America, while the average life expectancy is approximately 79.5 years, the average healthy life expectancy (HALE) is only 63.7 years, meaning people often spend over 15 years living with chronic illness or disability. Early action against sarcopenia can help close this gap, allowing more healthy, active living years.

Muscle Matters: Beating Sarcopenia with Science What is Sarcopenia?Sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss, is an important topic I often discuss with my patients. It significantly affects health and well-being by weakening muscles, leading to more falls, injuries, and a reduced ability to perform daily tasks, ultimately lowering the quality of li...

Often, I see patients with chronic conditions. Their bodies are inflamed, they are extremely sensitive to pain, full of muscle tension, have terrible sleep patterns, and are generally not happy people. Without a doubt, there is one unifying factor in most of these patients: "CORTISOL."

Unraveling Cortisol: The Hidden Knot in Pain As MSK (musculoskeletal) practitioners, we must consider the effects that cortisol can have on our patients. Often, I see patients with chronic conditions. Their bodies are inflamed, they are extremely sensitive to pain, full of muscle tension, have terrible sleep patterns, and are generally not hap...

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From Foot to Spine: The Vital Role of Joint Mobility A single malfunctioning component can impair a machine's performance; similarly, restricted joint mobility can reduce our body's efficiency, leading to discomfort and impaired movements.In musculoskeletal (MSK) healthcare, the importance of joint mobility is often overlooked, especially in condition...

Explore our latest blog post, a topic frequently requested by many patients: Tailor's bunions, also referred to as bunionettes. Despite being a common foot condition, tailor's bunions tend to be overshadowed by their more notorious counterpart, the standard bunion. https://www.motionspecificrelease.com/post/tailor-s-bunions-from-foot-faults-to-healing-steps https://wix.to/Tw9S7iL

Tailor's Bunions: From Foot Faults to Healing Steps Tailor's bunions, commonly known as bunionettes, are a prevalent foot disorder that often doesn't receive enough attention. These bunions are characterized by a unique structural change: the fifth metatarsal bone, which connects to the little toe, shifts outward away from the foot's midline, while t...

Explore our latest blog post, a topic frequently requested by many patients: Tailor's bunions, also referred to as bunionettes. Despite being a common foot condition, tailor's bunions tend to be overshadowed by their more notorious counterpart, the standard bunion. https://wix.to/S2bkad9

Tailor's Bunions: From Foot Faults to Healing Steps Tailor's bunions, commonly known as bunionettes, are a prevalent foot disorder that often doesn't receive enough attention. These bunions are characterized by a unique structural change: the fifth metatarsal bone, which connects to the little toe, shifts outward away from the foot's midline, while t...

In this video, Dr. Abelson demonstrates Motion Specific Release (MSR) procedures for releasing the deep flexors. Tom, Dick, and Harry, commonly known as the tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, and flexor hallucis longus, respectively, are crucial muscles located beneath the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles in the calf. These muscles play a vital role in the function of the foot, contributing to its inversion and the flexion of the toes, essential for proper gait and balance.

Tom, Dick & Harry - Motion Specific Release Tom, Dick & Harry - Motion Specific Release - In this video, Dr. Abelson demonstrates Motion Specific Release (MSR) procedures for releasing the deep flexors...

Foot Pain Relief - Self Myofascial Release Foot Pain Relief - Self Myofascial Release - Foot mobility is of paramount importance in the prevention of injuries, the enhancement of sports performance, a...

Tired of plantar fasciitis pain? Try our exercise program to reclaim your active lifestyle! 🚶‍♂️🌟

Beyond Pain: A Comprehensive Exercise Plan for Plantar Fasciitis Relief For a complete resolution of Plantar Fasciitis, it is crucial to employ the right combination of exercises[1]. You must incorporate four essential types of exercises to address Plantar Fasciitis: stretching, myofascial release, strengthening, and balance[1]. The prescribed exercises may vary based o...

Plantar Fasciitis, a painful condition that affects approximately 10% of the population at some point in their lives, is resolvable. This condition is prevalent in both athletes, such as runners and dancers, and the general public. In this informative video, Dr. Brian Abelson, the creator of Motion Specific Release (MSR), showcases several protocols used to resolve plantar fasciitis.

Dr. Abelson's expertise in the field is evident, as he not only demonstrates effective techniques but has also authored a book on the topic, titled "RESOLVING PLANTAR FASCIITIS." With the use of MSR and the application of his protocols, individuals can overcome the pain associated with plantar fasciitis and return to their active lifestyles.

You Can Resolve Plantar Fasciitis -MSR Procedures That Really Work Plantar Fasciitis, a painful condition that affects approximately 10% of the population at some point in their lives, is resolvable. This condition is preval...

In this video, Dr. Brian Abelson demonstrates how to effectively traction the big when treating Bunions. What more information check out "Best Bunion Exercises and Nonsurgical Treatment " https://studio.youtube.com/video/6FixJa8ZzhM/edit

Resolve Your Bunions - Big Toe Traction Resolve Your Bunions - Big Toe Traction - In this video, Dr. Brian Abelson demonstrates how to effectively traction the big when treating Bunions. What more...