April 2017 Newsletter: Plantar Fasciitis- It’s a Pain… in the Heel
April 2017 Newsletter |
Plantar Fasciitis- It’s a Pain… in the Heel!by Dr. Sasha Marinaccio
Warmer weather is coming, and with that comes more time spent outdoors and summery footwear. The change from closed toed, and often more supportive, shoes and boots to flip flops and sandals can affect our feet in a big way. |
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What causes the plantar fascia to do this? Changes in gait, tight muscles and improper foot biomechanics increas |
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include pain at the heel and sometimes the middle of the sole of the foot. Pain is typically |
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Taking a look at your footwear is another important step. Especially during the warmer months, we see more patients wearing flip If you’ve been experiencing symptoms of plantar fasciitis, it’s time to make an appointment with your Chiropractor to get you on your way to pain free feet! |
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The office will be closed in the afternoon on Friday, April 14th in observance of Good Friday. Hours are unchanged for the remainder of the Easter holiday. While we do not carry nutritional supplements in the office, we do carry topical Sombra and Biofreeze products. The prices on both Sombra and Biofreeze will be increasing. Biofreeze roll-ons and tubes are both $12. Sombra small jars are $10 and large jars $20. After Easter we will have more massage availability! Camille Toth, LMT will be adding on Tuesday afternoons to her schedule. Our class in Nutrition and Purification is back! Come and learn more about fighting inflammation and what the Standard Process 21-day Purification Program is all about. The next class will be offered on two separate dates: either Thursday April 20th or Monday April 24th at 6:30pm. The cost is $5 per person and includes the recipe book ‘1 Degree of Change.’ Seating is limited so please call us at 877-0676 ext. 1 to reserve your spot today. Dr. Marinaccio will be offering the SP 21-day program to patients again this spring and will begin on Saturday May 6th. If you’re interested in participating, the nutrition class is a must! The cost of the entire program is $250 and includes the SP purification supplements and shake mix, along with 3-in office visits with Dr. Marinaccio to track your progress and help you through the program. Grab a friend, co-worker or loved one and join in! Email questions to drspais@gmail.com. Just a reminder, ALL insurance patients have newer paperwork to fill out in the office, every 30 days. If you prefer not to have to do paperwork, you are free to become a self pay patient. Please let the staff know, if so. |
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Recipe Of The Month
Our Recipe Is Different This Month.Check out how to make your own MAGNESIUM LOTION at home, which is great for muscle aches and tension. Get all the details at: Ready-made magnesium lotion is NOT cheap. Prices on Amazon range from $9 to $20 for a small 8 oz bottle. You can make your own magnesium lotion instead, and not only is it cheaper in the long run, but it’s SUPER easy! INGREDIENTS ½ cup magnesium flakes DIRECTIONS This makes about 8 ounces of lotion. Store at room temperature for up to 2 months. |