Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
HOW TO STRETCH YOUR PLANTAR š¦¶ FASCIA
If youāre dealing with plantar fasciitis, this stretch mattersā¦and it may be even more important if youāre female.
Why?
Because men and women have real physiological differences, including differences in Achilles tendon stiffness and flexibility.
That means the āstandardā plantar fascia stretch isnāt always the most effective setup for everyone. By changing the position, we can place better tension where we actually want itāon the plantar fascia itself.
And hereās the important partā¦
ā This is just ONE piece of the puzzle.
Successfully treating plantar fasciitis usually requires addressing why it developed in the first place.
That means building:
š£ Foot strength
š£ Better walking and running mechanics
š£ Improved load tolerance
š£ Calf and ankle function
In the office, I may also combine multiple evidence-informed treatment options, including:
ā” Shockwave Therapy (interestingly, plantar fasciitis was the first musculoskeletal condition shown to respond well to it!)
š” Laser Therapy (often paired with shockwave)
šŖ Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training to stimulate healing while minimizing tissue stress
ā” Neubie E-Stim (especially my foot water bath protocol)
š¦“ Spinal & Extremity Adjustments
šÆ Dry Needling with E-Stim (very effectiveā¦but also the most uncomfortable, so I typically save it as a last resort)
Notice something?
Itās never just one exercise or one treatment.
Thatās what PERFORMANCE-driven chiropractic care is all aboutāstrategically combining therapies to get you feeling better while teaching you how to become less dependent on treatment over time.
If every step feels like youāre walking on a nail first thing in the morningā¦
Letās fix that. š
This is for entertainment and education only; this is NOT direct medical advice.
Dr. Christopher "Dr. Marv" Marvin DC is the founder of Coastal Performance Chiropractic in Seabrook, Texas, where he helps athletes, lifters, and active individuals overcome pain and improve performance through evidence-based rehabilitation, strength & conditioning principles, and performance nutrition.
He earned his B.S. in Exercise Science from Sonoma State University and graduated as valedictorian from Palmer College West with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Marv serves as the team chiropractor for the Bay Area Rugby Club (BARC) men's and women's teams and has worked with everyone from everyday gym-goers to elite strength athletes, including serving as a chiropractor at the Official Strongman Games World Finals and helped some competitors at the Arnold Sports Festival World's Strongest Firefighter competition.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Marv is an educator, speaker, and content creator. He has taught seminars across the country, developed training programs for athletes and bodybuilders, and created the Bodybuilding Anatomy & Meathead Biomechanics 101 online course He also previously co-hosted the Between Two Dumbbells podcast, with its episodes still available here on YouTube.
Having personally undergone nine surgeries, multiple major injuries, and years of chronic pain, Dr. Marv understands what it's like to be on both sides of healthcare. That experience shaped his mission: helping people move better, perform better, and regain confidence in their bodies.
His philosophy is simple: You are NOT broken. You are NOT fragile.
His treatment goal is just as clear: Finding SOLUTIONS over BAND-AIDS.
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š² SOCIALS:
Instagram ā instagram.com/dr.marvin.saysdc
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š WEBSITE:
The Educated Meathead ā TheEducatedMeathead.com
(Consults for non-TX residents, workout programs, courses, seminar recordings)
Ā
š„ PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTIC:
coastalperformancechiro.com
Houston Bay Area | In-person care + Telemedicine & Nutrition Coaching (TX residents)
Ā
š ONLINE COURSE:
Bodybuilding Anatomy & Meathead Biomechanics 101
tinyurl.com/mv8hbzdn
Ā
š§¬ STEM CELL CONSULT (Referral Only):
Longview Regeneration & Wellness š 903-753-0700
(mention Dr. Marv / Coastal Performance Chiropractic)
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š PRODUCTS & PROMO CODES: Fullscript (Discounted Supplements): us.fullscript.com/welcome/drmarvindc
Ā
Amazon Approved Products List:
coastalperformancechiro.com/coastal-performance-chiro-approved-products
Ā
Rapid Reboot Compression:
https://www.rapidreboot.comĀ
Code: DRMARVINSAYS
Ā
Microlight Cold Laser Therapy:
Contact Dr. Marv directly for referral pricing
Ā
Toe Pro:
humanlocomotion.com/?hl=drmarvinsaysĀ
Code: marvin-saysdc10
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Gym Pin: gym-pin.com \
Code: DrMarvinSaysDC
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True Nutrition: https://truenutrition.comĀ
Code: DrMarvinSays
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BFR Cuffs (HSA/FSA eligible):
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Code: DrMarvinSays
HOW TO STRETCH YOUR PLANTAR š¦¶ FASCIA
If youāre dealing with plantar fasciitis, this stretch mattersā¦and it may be even more important if youāre female.
Why?
Because men and women have real physiological differences, including differences in Achilles tendon stiffness and flexibility.
That means the āstandardā plantar fascia stretch isnāt always the most effective setup for everyone. By changing the position, we can place better tension where we actually want itāon the plantar fascia itself.
And hereās the important partā¦
ā This is just ONE piece of the puzzle.
Successfully treating plantar fasciitis usually requires addressing why it developed in the first place.
That means building:
š£ Foot strength
š£ Better walking and running mechanics
š£ Improved load tolerance
š£ Calf and ankle function
In the office, I may also combine multiple evidence-informed treatment options, including:
ā” Shockwave Therapy (interestingly, plantar fasciitis was the first musculoskeletal condition shown to respond well to it!)
š” Laser Therapy (often paired with shockwave)
šŖ Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training to stimulate healing while minimizing tissue stress
ā” Neubie E-Stim (especially my foot water bath protocol)
š¦“ Spinal & Extremity Adjustments
šÆ Dry Needling with E-Stim (very effectiveā¦but also the most uncomfortable, so I typically save it as a last resort)
Notice something?
Itās never just one exercise or one treatment.
Thatās what PERFORMANCE-driven chiropractic care is all aboutāstrategically combining therapies to get you feeling better while teaching you how to become less dependent on treatment over time.
If every step feels like youāre walking on a nail first thing in the morningā¦
Letās fix that. š
This is for entertainment and education only; this is NOT direct medical advice.
Dr. Christopher "Dr. Marv" Marvin DC is the founder of Coastal Performance Chiropractic in Seabrook, Texas, where he helps athletes, lifters, and active individuals overcome pain and improve performance through evidence-based rehabilitation, strength & conditioning principles, and performance nutrition.
He earned his B.S. in Exercise Science from Sonoma State University and graduated as valedictorian from Palmer College West with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Marv serves as the team chiropractor for the Bay Area Rugby Club (BARC) men's and women's teams and has worked with everyone from everyday gym-goers to elite strength athletes, including serving as a chiropractor at the Official Strongman Games World Finals and helped some competitors at the Arnold Sports Festival World's Strongest Firefighter competition.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Marv is an educator, speaker, and content creator. He has taught seminars across the country, developed training programs for athletes and bodybuilders, and created the Bodybuilding Anatomy & Meathead Biomechanics 101 online course He also previously co-hosted the Between Two Dumbbells podcast, with its episodes still available here on YouTube.
Having personally undergone nine surgeries, multiple major injuries, and years of chronic pain, Dr. Marv understands what it's like to be on both sides of healthcare. That experience shaped his mission: helping people move better, perform better, and regain confidence in their bodies.
His philosophy is simple: You are NOT broken. You are NOT fragile.
His treatment goal is just as clear: Finding SOLUTIONS over BAND-AIDS.
Ā
š² SOCIALS:
Instagram ā instagram.com/dr.marvin.saysdc
Ā
š WEBSITE:
The Educated Meathead ā TheEducatedMeathead.com
(Consults for non-TX residents, workout programs, courses, seminar recordings)
Ā
š„ PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTIC:
coastalperformancechiro.com
Houston Bay Area | In-person care + Telemedicine & Nutrition Coaching (TX residents)
Ā
š ONLINE COURSE:
Bodybuilding Anatomy & Meathead Biomechanics 101
tinyurl.com/mv8hbzdn
Ā
š§¬ STEM CELL CONSULT (Referral Only):
Longview Regeneration & Wellness š 903-753-0700
(mention Dr. Marv / Coastal Performance Chiropractic)
Ā
Ā āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā
Ā
š PRODUCTS & PROMO CODES: Fullscript (Discounted Supplements): us.fullscript.com/welcome/drmarvindc
Ā
Amazon Approved Products List:
coastalperformancechiro.com/coastal-performance-chiro-approved-products
Ā
Rapid Reboot Compression:
https://www.rapidreboot.comĀ
Code: DRMARVINSAYS
Ā
Microlight Cold Laser Therapy:
Contact Dr. Marv directly for referral pricing
Ā
Toe Pro:
humanlocomotion.com/?hl=drmarvinsaysĀ
Code: marvin-saysdc10
Ā
Gym Pin: gym-pin.com \
Code: DrMarvinSaysDC
Ā
True Nutrition: https://truenutrition.comĀ
Code: DrMarvinSays
Ā
BFR Cuffs (HSA/FSA eligible):
hpluscuff.com
Code: DrMarvinSays
