Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Lemont, IL
First steps without the stab.
That sharp heel and arch pain with your first steps of the morning has a cause, and it responds. We target the tissue that is driving it instead of waiting it out.
Heel and arch pain that bites first thing
Plantar fasciitis is irritation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot. The tell is that sharp, stabbing pain with the first steps of the morning or after sitting, which often eases as you move and then creeps back.
Left alone it tends to linger, because every step keeps loading the same sore tissue. Dr. Filippini starts with a thorough exam to confirm the source, then builds a plan to calm the fascia and get you walking comfortably again.
- Sharp heel pain with the first steps of the morning
- Arch pain that flares after long sitting or standing
- Stubborn cases that have not settled with rest alone
- Discomfort that returns whenever you ramp up activity
Shockwave therapy for stubborn heels
Shockwave therapy is one of the signature uses in the office for plantar fasciitis. Focused acoustic waves are applied to the sore tissue to stimulate circulation and repair, giving nagging heel and arch pain a real reason to settle when rest and stretching have stalled.
A plan that calms the tissue and holds
Shockwave therapy does the heavy lifting, but it works best alongside the tools that release and support the foot. Care is matched to what your exam finds.
Plantar fasciitis questions, answered
Why does my heel hurt most with the first steps of the morning?
Overnight the plantar fascia along the bottom of the foot tightens up. Those first steps stretch it suddenly, which is why the stab is sharpest in the morning and after long sitting. It often eases as you walk, then returns.
How does shockwave therapy help plantar fasciitis?
Shockwave therapy sends focused acoustic waves into the sore tissue to stimulate circulation and repair. It is one of the signature options for stubborn plantar fasciitis that has not settled with rest and stretching alone.
What else is part of the plan?
Alongside shockwave therapy, care can include IASTM to work through tight tissue in the arch and calf, taping to offload the fascia, and specific stretching guidance so the foot and calf loosen up and stay that way.
How long until I can walk without the pain?
It depends on how long it has been building and how the tissue responds. Plantar fasciitis is stubborn, so the plan is built to be steady rather than rushed. After your exam you will get a realistic, personalized estimate.
Take your first steps without the stab
One exam is the difference between limping through it and clearing it. Call the office to get started.