Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
If your plantar fasciitis pain is preventing you from living a happy, healthy life, you may benefit from shockwave therapy. At Pontious Chiropractic, our chiropractor Dr. Jess Pontious may recommend shockwave therapy as a drug-free alternative to treat your plantar fasciitis in Danville, CA. Here is a look at the most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis and how shockwave therapy can help.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of your plantar fascia, which is a thick band of tissue that extends from your heel to your toes. Plantar fasciitis can cause heel pain, pain in the arch of your foot, stiffness, trouble walking, and swelling or inflammation in your heel or the arch of your foot. You may experience pain when standing or when you get up after sitting down. The pain may be dull and constant or sharp and stabbing.
How Does Shockwave Therapy Treat Plantar Fasciitis?
Shockwave therapy uses penetrating acoustic waves to treat inflammation and pain. The process creates microtrauma at the treatment area, which stimulates a healing response in your body. Your body will create new blood vessels that bring blood and nutrients to the affected area. It can also hyperstimulate your nerve endings, which will relieve pain and inflammation.
What to Expect From Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Because shockwave therapy is non-invasive, you won’t need to do anything to prepare for your treatment and you shouldn’t experience any downtime after your treatment. When you arrive, Dr. Pontious will have you take off your socks and shoes and lie on our treatment table. He may apply a numbing gel to your feet to improve your comfort during the procedure. He will use a small device to deliver acoustic waves to your feet and heels. You may feel pressure and slight pain during treatment, but you should experience pain relief after your treatment. The treatment should take 10-20 minutes per foot, and you should be able to return to your normal routine after treatment. You may need four to six sessions for lasting relief.
Learn More About Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
Visit us at Pontious Chiropractic to learn more about how we treat arthritis and plantar fasciitis with shockwave therapy in Danville, CA. Dr. Pontious can assess your symptoms and determine if you are a good candidate for shockwave therapy. Schedule an appointment today.
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