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Massage therapy such as deep tissue massage or sports massage can be the best treatment for foot pain if it is performed on the right muscles and tendons which are the main causes of it.
The most important muscles involved in the biomechanics of the foot are located on the lower leg and not in the foot itself. In fact, we get foot pain from the inflammation of the tendons located on the arch or sole but their related muscles are located in the lower leg.
We can have two types of causes of foot pain:
One of the most common causes of foot pain is plantar fasciitis caused by the inflammation of tendons and fascias of the foot.
The best medical diagnostics for foot pain are the ones which identify its root causes.
We can categorize three types of diagnostics:
A clinical assessment is one performed by your doctor or trusted physiotherapist to identify functional issues such as muscle stiffness, weak muscles, and joint hypermobility.
Instrumental diagnostics are that ones utilize high-technology machines to identify muscle tears, tendonitis, and stress fractures such as X-rays, MRI scans, and Ultrasound scans.
Postural diagnostic utilizes cutting-edge equipment to identify foot postural issues or gait issues.
The gait analysis system is one of the most advanced postural and functional diagnostic methods to identify foot postural or functional issues such as flat foot, foot supination, foot pronation, excessive foot rotation, ankle instability, and other gait parameters that could be the main cause of foot pain.
The most advanced gait analysis system with the pressure-sensitive mat as the one we use in our sports injury clinic in London can provide us with the best 3D Foot Pressure Scan both in a standing position and during walking. This assessment is the best to assess both structural and functional ( gait issues ) foot issues.
To perform the best deep tissue massage to treat foot pain, the sports therapist has to target the muscles interested in the biomechanics of the foot such as:
More advanced massage techniques such as Instruments Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization ( IASTM ) can be used to reach the deepest layers of muscles and the smallest muscles as well.
In our sports injury clinic in London, our massage therapist advises our client to do an intense stretching program to improve ankle flexibility in the case of foot or ankle pain.
At Mr Salus Sporting Lab in London, we have designed a tailored physiotherapy protocol, such as:
This physiotherapy protocol has been designed in our sports injury clinic in London, with the aim of treating not only the symptoms but also the causes of chronic foot pain.
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4 Reply on “The best deep tissue massage for foot pain”
What about bunion I have a Taylor bunion is deep tissue massage good for that it hurts on the bottom of foot
Hello James, yes, deep tissue massage is also good for bunion pain. It should focus on the Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle and its tendon, the plantar fascia, as these can be inflamed and cause pain. Instruments Assisted Deep Tissue Massage ( IASTM ) treatment is more specific for this kind of issue as with special tools the therapist will be able to treat better tendons and small muscles of the lower leg, and eventually adhesions, swelling, and calcifications if it is a chronic issue. A 3d Foot scan will give you more information about the underlying causes of your bunion or Hallux Valgus as it will show you the peak of forces acting on your foot.
I absolutely like the sound of this approach , I have bunions that are bearable , but now I have unbearable nerve pain in the sole of both feet and tight calf muscles .No one has been able to fix it. What treatment would you recommend.
Hello Jodie, thanks for your comment on my blog post! the best options for your issues are: 1. Our Injury Rehabilitation Treatment which is an hands-on physio with special tools. 2. Our instrument Assisted Sports Massage which is an Instruments Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization ( IASTM ) treatment. Kind Regrds. Massimo.