Joint
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Heel pain that greets you every morning can heal.
Without another cortisone injection.
Shockwave therapy stimulates repair in the plantar fascia itself, while calf, arch, and gait correction change the mechanics that overloaded it. Built for hikers, runners, and anyone on their feet all day in the Flathead Valley.
Serving Whitefish and the Flathead Valley.
What this program delivers
Benefits
- Stimulates fascia tissue repair, not just pain relief
- Avoids cortisone injections and their rupture risk
- Most patients complete 4–8 shockwave sessions
- Addresses the calf, arch, and gait — not just the heel
- Designed to reduce long-term orthotic dependence
Who this program is for
Conditions we treat
- Chronic plantar fasciitis
- Sharp heel pain on first steps in the morning
- Heel pain that's lasted longer than 6 weeks
- Plantar fasciitis after orthotics, stretching, or rest have plateaued
- Recurring heel pain in runners, hikers, and people on their feet all day
How It Works
Your plantar fasciitis program, step by step.
01
Foot & gait exam
Dr. Smith evaluates the heel, arch, calf, and gait pattern to confirm what's driving the pain.
02
Shockwave to the fascia
Sanuwave acoustic-wave therapy is applied along the plantar fascia to trigger tissue repair.
03
Calf & arch rehab
Targeted stretching and strengthening for the calf, intrinsic foot muscles, and ankle so the fascia stops absorbing every step.
04
Footwear & load coaching
Practical guidance on shoes, orthotics (short-term), and gradual return to running, hiking, or long days on your feet.
What to expect
A clear course of care, measured along the way.
First visit
Foot and gait exam confirms what is overloading the fascia.
Weeks 1–3
Shockwave along the plantar fascia; many patients notice easier first steps in the morning.
Following weeks
Calf and arch rehab plus footwear guidance so the tissue stays healed.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Related conditions
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Clinical note: This information is educational and does not replace an individual examination or medical diagnosis. Recommendations depend on your history and findings.
Find out whether plantar fasciitis is right for you.
Start with a $47 new patient evaluation and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.