Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
A heel spur is a calcium deposit that forms on the underside of the calcaneus (heel bone) in response to chronic plantar fascia tension and repetitive mechanical stress — and the overwhelming majority of heel spur patients achieve full pain relief through conservative treatment without ever requiring surgery. The key clinical distinction that shapes non-surgical treatment is whether the pain is driven primarily by the spur itself or by the associated plantar fasciitis — because in most cases, the spur is a secondary finding and the inflamed plantar fascia is the primary pain source. Addressing plantar fascia tension resolves the pain in both conditions simultaneously. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC heel spur specialists perform a thorough biomechanical evaluation and diagnostic ultrasound assessment to characterize the plantar fascia condition alongside the spur, designing a non-surgical treatment plan that targets every contributing factor rather than the bony prominence in isolation.
At Healthy Feet Podiatry, non-surgical heel spur treatment incorporates the full evidence-based toolkit for plantar heel pain: custom functional orthotics with heel cushioning and arch support to redistribute plantar load and reduce spur contact pressure during weight-bearing, structured plantar fascia and gastrocnemius stretching protocols performed morning and evening to address the fascial tension driving spur irritation, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for patients with chronic symptoms exceeding three months — a treatment with strong clinical evidence for plantar heel pain that stimulates biological tissue healing and reduces local nerve sensitization, corticosteroid injection for acute inflammatory flares, and night splinting to maintain plantar fascia elongation during sleep in patients with severe morning pain. With this combined approach, over 90% of our heel spur patients achieve significant and lasting pain relief without surgical intervention.
Healthy Feet Podiatry has helped hundreds of NYC patients eliminate heel spur pain through individualized, evidence-based conservative treatment — avoiding surgery entirely in the vast majority of cases. We serve patients across Manhattan and all five boroughs from our conveniently located NYC offices, accepting most major insurance plans for heel spur evaluation, orthotic fabrication, shockwave therapy, and injection procedures. Our podiatrists provide a realistic, honest assessment of your specific spur and fascia condition at the initial consultation — including a clear statement of when surgery would and would not be appropriate — so you make fully informed decisions about your care. If heel spur pain has been slowing you down in NYC, non-surgical relief is closer than you think.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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