Plantar Fasciitis Program with Focused Shockwave Therapy

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Program

At Touch of Life Physical Therapy and Acupuncture and Acupuncture and Acupuncture in Midtown, our plantar fasciitis treatment program is designed to relieve heel pain, restore mobility, and help you walk comfortably again.

What is Plantar Fascia and Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar Fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.

Under normal circumstances, your plantar fascia acts like a shock-absorbing bowstring, supporting the arch of your foot.

If tension and stress on that bowstring become too great, small tears can arise in the fascia. Repetitive strain and tearing can cause the fascia to become irritated or inflamed, which is called Plantar Fasciitis.

Such strain injury can be from excessive running or walk, poor shoes and compensating pattern of the intrinsic foot muscles.

Why is it painful?

Plantar fasciitis is painful because of inflammation and microtears in the plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot. Repetitive stress or tension causes irritation, especially near the heel, leading to sharp pain with walking, standing, or after periods of rest.

What You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

1. Hip mobility matters – Improving hip flexibility and circulation through targeted stretching helps reduce strain on the lower extremities. As a result, this can support a faster recovery from plantar fasciitis.
2. Our Stretching Program is foundational – Our Plantar Fasciitis Stretching Program plays a central role in your recovery. It’s designed to improve flexibility, boost circulation, relieve tension in the fascia, and enhance overall foot mobility.
3. Focused Shockwave Therapy Works – When standard plantar fasciitis treatments don’t provide enough relief, Focused Shockwave Therapy can be a breakthrough option. It promotes tissue regeneration, reduces chronic inflammation, and often accelerates healing—especially in stubborn or chronic cases
4. Morning Pain Is a Key Indicator – A noticeable decrease in morning stiffness and heel pain is a strong sign that your Plantar Fasciitis Treatment is working and your recovery is on track.

You can learn more about plantar fasciitis, including its symptoms and causes, from the Mayo Clinic.