This special kit is designed to act upon trigger points responsible for plantar fasciitis or lower limb pain. Trigger points are thought to be "knots" in soft tissue which can refer pain to other related areas. Practitioners who specialise in musculoskeletal treatments often use these trigger points to diminish pain and promote healing. There are many theories surrounding … [Read more...] about Trigger Point Therapy Kit
Lower Limb
Sciatica
Pain from impingement or damage to the sciatic nerve can refer to the heel of the foot leading people to think they have plantar fasciitis. Nerves feeding the lower limb all originate from the lumbar spine just where it attaches to the pelvis. These form a bundle of nerves around the buttock region and is commonly referred to as the sciatic nerve. Wear and tear, injury and … [Read more...] about Sciatica
Morton’s Toe and Plantar Fasciitis
Morton's toe is the common term for a condition where the second toe appears longer than the first or big toe. Also referred to as Morton's syndrome or Long Toe, it is the 1st metatarsal (big toe bone) which is indeed shorter than the second. The smaller joint of the second toe, therefore lays ahead of the first and as such is forced to bear the weight when … [Read more...] about Morton’s Toe and Plantar Fasciitis