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Expert Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
Does your first step out of bed feel like stepping on a knife? You’re likely suffering from plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain. That sharp pain in the heel or arch—especially in the morning or after sitting—is a telltale sign. It happens when the plantar fascia (the thick band under your foot) becomes inflamed or develops microtears. From runners and soldiers to teachers and retirees, it can affect anyone. The good news: our Expert Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain Treatment relieves pain and promotes real healing—with options ranging from time-tested care to PRP and human umbilical cord-derived injectables.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis & Why Does It Hurt So Much?
Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury of the fascia that runs from the heel bone to the toes. Overstretching or repetitive stress causes microtears and inflammation—usually at the heel attachment—leading to intense pain with first steps and after rest. Pain may ease as you warm up, then return later in the day.
Common Contributors
- Overuse & activity: Running, jumping sports, rucking with gear.
- Foot structure: Flat feet or high arches both increase strain.
- Improper footwear: Poor support, worn-out shoes, thin soles.
- Standing jobs: Long hours on hard floors (teachers, retail, factory).
- Tight calves: Limited ankle flexibility increases fascia tension.
How It Feels
- First-step pain: Morning pain or after sitting.
- Activity-related: Worse after long standing or by day’s end.
- Heel spur: May form over time, but pain is from the inflamed fascia.
Our Comprehensive Heel Pain Treatment Strategy
Dr. Patish confirms the diagnosis and builds a stepwise plan—from conservative care to advanced therapies—tailored to your goals and timeline.
Immediate Relief Measures
- Activity tweaks: Cross-train or reduce aggravating mileage; micro-breaks for standing jobs.
- Icing & short-term NSAIDs: 15–20 minutes after activity to calm inflammation.
- Stretching & night splints: Calf and arch stretches; a night splint reduces painful first steps.
- Supportive taping/bracing: Offloads the fascia during daily activity.
Custom Orthotics & Proper Footwear
Supporting the arch is crucial for recovery. We prescribe custom orthotics to reduce fascia pull with each step and cushion the heel. Expect guidance on shoe choices—supportive walking/running shoes and supportive sandals—so your fascia can heal while you stay active.
Custom devices are 3D-scanned/cast for a precise fit and can be refurbished or adjusted as your needs change.
Physical Therapy, H-Wave® & Therapeutic Laser
PT focuses on flexibility, intrinsic foot strength, and gait. We often add H-Wave sessions to improve circulation and reduce pain, and laser therapy to calm inflammation—an effective, drug-free combo that accelerates recovery.
Advanced Regenerative Treatments: PRP & Umbilical-Derived Injectables
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
We concentrate your own platelets and inject them under ultrasound guidance into the damaged fascia. Platelet growth factors stimulate repair—often meaningful relief with one or two treatments.
Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Injectables
Rich in growth factors and extracellular matrix components, these injections provide a biologic boost for chronic cases—reducing inflammation and supporting tissue regeneration when standard care isn’t enough.
Targeted Corticosteroid
When immediate relief is needed to participate in therapy, a steroid injection can rapidly calm inflammation; we may follow with PRP for longer-term healing.
Other Modalities & Last Resorts
Most patients recover without surgery. For rare refractory cases, Minimally Invasive Plantar Fasciotomy releases part of the fascia through 2–3 tiny incisions, with same-day walking in a boot and minimal scarring.
Our Track Record & Your Road to Recovery
We’ve treated hundreds of plantar fasciitis cases. Our layered approach (orthotics + stretching/night splints + H-Wave/laser + PRP when needed) addresses root cause and symptoms for durable results. Expect clear education on do’s/don’ts and training/work tweaks so you not only get better but stay better.
Step into Relief – Contact Us
Book an appointment by phone or text for a thorough evaluation and a personalized plan. We’ll explain every option—no jargon—and answer every question (yes, including “How soon can I run?”). Don’t spend another morning dreading your first step—let’s heal your heel with modern podiatry and a caring touch.