Re: Can planar fascia be stretched?
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Posted by Karl on April 12, 1998 at 01:28:12:
Whether you call it a ligament or tendon, my research over the past year has led me to some conclusions. First, the point where the (lets call it a ligament) attaches to the heel bone is usually where the problem begins. The ligament isn't detaching completely away from the heel bone, but it is fraying (It would take alot to completely severe the ligament). This is what I understand to be the pain, the fraying (Example: you could have a crack on your lip from the cold, but that doesn't mean it will continue to crack up your face). As the PF tries to heal we place weight on it and it frays again and again. Scar tissue builds up and makes it even more difficult heal because it is like a tight knot. In order to treat this, I found it necessary to message the are to break up scar tissue and stretch the area. The idea is to gain back the flexibility that that was present before the injury. Don't stretch in jerking motions, otherwise you'll reinjure the area. I think curing PF is personal trial and error and what works best for you. This message area has alot of ideas that may work for some, and not for others. For me, I think message, stretching, magnisium, calcium, and warm weather are going to be beneficial. If not, I'll continue searching for a combination that works. Try different treatments yourself to determine which is best for you.Good Luck
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