Suffering from plantar fasciitis can make each step a painful reminder of your condition. However, there is hope with shockwave therapy, a modern treatment offering a non-invasive solution for this common foot problem.
Sound waves target the painful area and promote the healing of damaged tissue without medication. This treatment has shown to be a faster, safer alternative for chronic heel pain, with more research backing its benefits and fewer side effects compared to traditional remedies.
At Momentum Medical, we are eager to introduce you to this innovative approach that is helping our patients find significant pain relief, enhance their mobility, and resume their daily activities free from foot pain.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us today!
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the tissue supporting your foot’s arch swells up, leading to heel pain.
People with this issue often feel sharp pain, especially when they take their first steps in the morning or after sitting for long periods.
Heel pain, often dull or sharp, is mainly caused by plantar fasciitis.
Other symptoms include:
These signs usually appear gradually over time. They don’t happen due to a specific injury.
Inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, causes plantar fasciitis, characterized by stabbing pain near the heel. Among the frequent reasons and danger signs are:
Plantar fasciitis is caused by overusing your feet, wearing unsupportive shoes, and being overweight. This condition stretches the plantar fascia, causing pain and swelling. Unsupported shoes and extra weight increase the pain by adding stress and pressure.
Certain factors make some individuals more prone to plantar fasciitis. These include being 40 to 60 years of age, engaging in high-heel pressure activities such as running or dancing, and having either flat feet or high arches, all of which overstrain the plantar fascia.
Plantar fasciitis typically causes a sharp pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. The pain is often worse with the first steps after waking up, although it can also flare up after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting. The discomfort might lessen with movement, but it usually returns after spending a lot of time on your feet.
Common symptoms include:
Plantar fasciitis causes sharp pain in the heel, mainly in the morning or after resting. This happens because the plantar fascia tightens when you’re not moving and hurts when you start walking again. Standing too long also worsens the pain by putting more stress on the heel.
Physical signs such as swelling or redness may manifest around the heel or bottom of the foot. These symptoms indicate inflammation within chronic plantar fasciitis, signaling that something isn’t right beneath the surface.
Though not everyone with plantar fasciitis will experience visible swelling or redness, those who do should consider it a clear sign that their condition might advance beyond mere discomfort into more serious territory.
A peculiar aspect of plantar fasciitis involves how symptoms evolve throughout the day. Initially intense upon waking up:
This pattern underscores why addressing plantar fasciitis early on is crucial before daily activities become significantly hindered by ongoing discomfort and potential complications arising from neglected care.
Understanding your own experiences against common criteria helps gauge severity:
Treating plantar fasciitis usually involves rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain relievers to reduce pain and inflammation. Stretching exercises and physical therapy can help strengthen foot muscles and improve flexibility. In more persistent cases, wearing supportive shoes or orthotics, and in rare instances, surgery, may be considered to relieve severe pain.
The journey to recovery begins with simple measures. Rest and ice play crucial roles in the initial stage. They help reduce inflammation and pain.
If your feet hurt, resting them is essential. Putting ice on the sore spot for 15-20 minutes a few times daily can lessen the pain.
Strengthening exercises are crucial to treating plantar fasciitis. Physical therapy that stretches the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, plus exercises to make foot muscles stronger, helps improve stability and reduce pain over time.
Custom or store-bought orthotic devices may significantly help many people by supporting the arch and reducing pressure on sore spots. They also fix structural issues that lead to plantar fasciitis, making them a non-surgical solution recommended by orthopedic experts.
For chronic cases of plantar fasciitis that don’t respond to more conservative measures, ESWT offers a promising alternative.
As a last resort, when all conservative measures have failed to provide relief, surgery might be considered to ease the condition’s symptoms and restore foot function.
Shockwave therapy is an easy treatment done in one day without needing to stay at the hospital. It doesn’t require anesthesia; usually, people feel a mild tingling or tapping sensation with hardly any pain.
Shockwave therapy is quick—less than 30 minutes and works for those with tight schedules. Most patients need several sessions across weeks, depending on their severity and response to the therapy.
Before shockwave therapy, patients should:
Doing these things helps make the treatment go smoothly and work better.
Shockwave therapy works well for plantar fasciitis, depending on its severity, needing about 3 to 5 weekly sessions. This timing helps the body respond well and ensures excellent results.
After completing a series of shockwave therapies, follow-up assessments are crucial. These evaluations help gauge the therapy’s success rate and efficacy. They offer insights into how well a patient’s condition has improved post-treatment.
Improvement rates can significantly vary among patients due to general health status and adherence to recommended session frequencies.
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, effective treatment for plantar fasciitis. It targets the pain directly and has been successful in studies and clinical trials, helping those affected.
Consulting a foot specialist is crucial to see if it fits your needs, but starting this therapy could significantly eliminate pain, making it a valuable option to consider.
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