Resolving Plantar Fasciitis

17/09/2024

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.

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...

16/08/2024

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

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...

16/08/2024

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.

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...

10/06/2024

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."

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...

24/05/2024

My Latest Blog Post!

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...

14/02/2024

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, 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...

14/02/2024

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, 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...

11/12/2023

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

20/04/2023

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

19/04/2023

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

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...

13/03/2023

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.

Plantar Fasciitis, a painful condition that affects approximately 10% of the population at some point in their lives, is resolvable. This condition is preval...

27/02/2023

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

20/02/2023

In this video, Dr. Abelson demonstrates how to treat a high ankle sprain. A high ankle sprain is when you tear the high ankle ligaments that connect the tibia to the fibula. These ligaments are known as syndesmosis. High ankle sprains are often much more severe than common ankle sprains. Fortunately, most of these sprains can be treated with conservative care (non-operative).

High Ankle Sprain Release - Motion Specific Release - In this video, Dr. Abelson demonstrates how to treat a high ankle sprain. A high ankle sprain is when y...

23/12/2022

Ankle & Foot Exam Part #6 - Plantar Fasciitis - Plantar Fasciitis (PF) affects about 10% of the population over the course of their lives, and commonly occur...

16/12/2022

A Morton's neuroma occurs as the nerve passes under the ligament connecting the metatarsals in the forefoot. Commonly Morton's Neuroma develops between the third and fourth toes, usually in response to trauma, irritation, or some excessive pressure. Stress fractures of the second metatarsal are common in athletes or any group that performs repetitive loading activities of the lower extremities.

Ankle & Foot Exam Part #5 - Morton's Neuroma, 2nd Metatarsal Stress Fracture - A Morton's neuroma occurs as the nerve passes under the ligament connecting th...

23/11/2022

In this video, Miki Burton RMT demonstrates 6 of the Best Foot Drop exercises you can immediately start implementing into your daily routine. Then Dr. Brian Abelson demonstrates how to address a larger kinetic chain to treat Foot Drop.

Best Foot Drop Exercises and Treatment - In this video, Miki Burton RMT demonstrates 6 of the Best Foot Drop exercises you can immediately start implementing...

21/11/2022

The peripheral vascular examination provides valuable information not only on general health status but also helps to determine the status of the arteries and veins. An important factor when a patient comes in with a simple musculoskeletal complaint that turns out to be cardiovascular.

Peripheral Vascular Examination - Key Points - A peripheral vascular examination is a valuable tool used for ruling out signs of vascular-related pathology. ...

18/11/2022

Ankle & Foot Exam - Lateral Ankle Sprains - This video is all about diagnosing lateral ankle sprains (inversion sprains). Without appropriate treatment and r...