That sharp stabbing pain in your heel first thing in the morning is one of the most recognizable signs of plantar fasciitis. When rest, stretching, and orthotics haven't given you lasting relief, Shockwave Therapy is one of the most studied non-surgical options available. We treat plantar fasciitis and heel pain in Edmond and throughout the Oklahoma City metro.
The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. It supports the arch and absorbs load with every step. When it's repeatedly stressed, small tears develop at the attachment point near the heel. The resulting inflammation and pain is plantar fasciitis.
For many people, plantar fasciitis resolves over time with rest and stretching. For others it becomes a months-long problem that limits activity, worsens with the first steps in the morning, and returns every time they try to get back to normal routines. This chronic pattern often means the tissue has shifted from an inflammatory injury to a degenerative one, a condition called plantar fasciosis, where the healing process has essentially stalled.
That distinction matters for treatment. Anti-inflammatories help with the acute phase. They don't restart a stalled repair process. Shockwave Therapy is designed specifically to address that stalled state by delivering acoustic pressure waves into the plantar fascia attachment, prompting blood flow, growth factor release, and renewed tissue repair. It's one of the most studied applications for shockwave in musculoskeletal medicine. Class IV Laser Therapy addresses the residual inflammation alongside it. Individual results vary.
Heel pain with numbness, tingling, or significant swelling may indicate a different problem. A clinical evaluation determines the source before any treatment begins.
Shockwave Therapy has one of the strongest evidence bases in musculoskeletal medicine specifically for plantar fasciitis. Acoustic pressure waves are applied directly to the heel attachment of the plantar fascia, stimulating the tissue repair process where it has stalled. Most patients complete 3 to 6 sessions. Individual results vary.
Learn MoreClass IV laser therapy targets the inflammatory component of plantar fasciitis, working at a cellular level to reduce pain and support tissue healing. It pairs well with shockwave therapy when inflammation is a significant part of the presentation alongside the degenerative tendon change.
Learn MoreA free consultation lets our providers evaluate your heel pain and tell you whether shockwave therapy is a good fit for your specific presentation and how long you've been dealing with it.
Individual results vary. Treatment is recommended only after clinical evaluation. This page is informational and does not constitute medical advice.