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Solving Chronic Pain Puzzles for Over 25 Years

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Plantar fasciitis: Stretches for the feet


Foot pain, Stretching (Active Isolated method)

Self-treatment for plantar fasciitis is usually involves rest, icing, massage and stretching. Ice massage with a can of frozen juice combines two of these. Grooved rollers are available or try a rolling pin. Applying pressure to the deep spaces and specific muscles is effectively done by stepping on a golf ball or Knobble (see my […]

July 9, 2009

Plantar fasciitis pain: Understanding the muscles


Chronic pain, Foot pain, Muscle information

The feet are the base support of our posture and gait. When they are off, the joints and structures above them can suffer as well as the feet themselves. Plantar fasciitis pain is the most common foot complaint I treat in my Boston area Neuromuscular Therapy center. It helps to simplify this complex base of […]

July 8, 2009
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Christina Abbott


The Abbott Center began in 1991 as a private practice dedicated to the hands-on treatment of chronic pain. Inspired by a childhood desire to help patients with diseased muscles lead a more normal life, Christina is fulfilling her dream through her thriving treatment center.

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