Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Pembroke Pines
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The classic version is a sharp jab under the heel with the first steps out of bed that settles as the tissue warms up.
It is rarely just a foot problem. Calf tightness, ankle stiffness and how you load the foot when you walk all feed into it, so the exam looks above the heel too.
What foot pain often looks like
- Stabbing heel pain with the first steps in the morning
- Pain returning after long sitting, then easing with movement
- Tenderness at the front of the heel bone when pressed
- Discomfort along the arch after standing all day
- Symptoms worse in flat, unsupportive shoes
Common contributors
- Reduced ankle dorsiflexion and a tight calf complex
- A sudden jump in standing hours, mileage or footwear change
- Weak foot and hip musculature altering how load is shared
- Poorly supportive shoes on hard flooring
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. An exam is how we determine what applies to you.
How we approach plantar fasciitis
- 1
Assess the whole chain
We check the foot, ankle, calf and hip, plus how you walk, because heel tissue overload usually starts somewhere else.
- 2
Calm the tissue
Soft tissue therapy and, when appropriate, shockwave therapy are used to reduce local irritation at the fascia's attachment.
- 3
Rebuild capacity
Calf and foot loading progressions, plus footwear guidance, are what keep the heel from flaring again once it settles.
Questions we get asked
- Do I need custom orthotics?
- Sometimes support helps, but it is not automatic. We look at your exam and footwear before recommending anything you have to buy.
- How long does plantar fasciitis take?
- It is often a slower tissue to settle than people expect, and it depends on how long it has been going on. We give you a realistic range after the exam.
- Should I stop running or walking?
- Usually we adjust volume and surface rather than stopping entirely, then rebuild as symptoms improve.
Related concerns
- Knee PainPain with stairs, squatting and running, from the kneecap, tendons or joint.Read about knee pain
- Hip PainGroin, outer hip and buttock pain that limits walking, stairs and sleep.Read about hip pain
- Sports Injuries, Sprains & StrainsSprains, strains, overuse injuries and getting safely back to training.Read about sports injuries, sprains & strains
Treating plantar fasciitis & foot pain in Pembroke Pines
We're at 12191 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Tell us what's going on and when you're reachable, and our team will call you back to set up an exam.