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Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and occurs when the plantar fascia — a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot — becomes inflamed and irritated. This structure supports the arch of the foot and absorbs stress during walking and standing.
Excessive strain, overuse, poor foot mechanics, prolonged standing, or improper footwear can cause small tears and inflammation within the plantar fascia, leading to chronic heel pain. Patients often experience the most severe pain during their first steps in the morning or after sitting for extended periods.
Without proper treatment, Plantar Fasciitis can progressively worsen and significantly interfere with walking, exercise, and daily activities.
At our New York foot clinic, we use advanced diagnostic technology to evaluate the severity of your condition, identify contributing biomechanical factors, and create a fully customized treatment plan tailored to your lifestyle, activity level, and footwear needs.
Conservative treatment is highly effective for most patients and focuses on reducing inflammation, stretching tight tissues, improving foot support, and correcting abnormal walking mechanics. Treatment options may include stretching programs, splinting, physical therapy, orthotics, injections, and supportive footwear recommendations.
For chronic or severe cases that do not improve with conservative care, minimally invasive surgical techniques may be recommended to provide lasting pain relief with reduced recovery time.
Although Plantar Fasciitis can become a chronic condition, most patients experience significant relief with proper treatment and maintenance care. Stretching programs, orthotics, supportive footwear, and lifestyle modifications are often highly effective in preventing symptom recurrence.
Patients who require surgery typically experience substantial improvement in pain and mobility following recovery.
Daily stretching exercises help improve flexibility of the plantar fascia and calf muscles while reducing tension on the heel. Patients are often advised to stretch multiple times throughout the day for optimal symptom relief.
Physical therapy may be prescribed for approximately four to six weeks to improve flexibility, reduce inflammation, strengthen supporting muscles, and restore normal foot mechanics.
Splints may help maintain proper foot positioning while sleeping to reduce morning heel pain and prevent tightening of the plantar fascia overnight.
For chronic Plantar Fasciitis that does not respond to conservative treatment, minimally invasive surgical procedures may be performed to release tension in the plantar fascia and relieve pain while minimizing downtime and recovery.
Many patients begin experiencing improvement within several weeks of beginning conservative treatment. Physical therapy programs commonly last four to six weeks, while stretching and orthotic support may continue long term to prevent recurrence.
Recovery following minimally invasive surgery varies depending on the severity of the condition and the procedure performed, although recovery is generally faster and less painful than traditional open surgery techniques.
If you’re suffering from the painful and uncomfortable symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis, our team of award-winning foot doctors have the knowledge and skills to get you back on your feet quickly.
Serving the Downtown and Midtown Manhattan areas of NYC, we help you return to healthy and happy living. Call us at 917-398-3668 or book an appointment online.
Sometimes scar tissue builds up in a tendon and causes the tendon to lose its elasticity. At that point, chronic Achilles tendinitis can be treated by removing the scar tissue using a minimally invasive procedure like Tenex. This uses a wand that transmits ultrasonic energy to break through the scar tissue leaving healthy tissue behind. Downtime is minimal and return to normal activity is about a week.
Grab a resistance band (or even a stretchy t-shirt)! Place the band or shirt around the ball of your foot. Pull the two ends of the band or shirt towards you until you feel a nice stretch in the back of your leg. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds, and relax for 10 seconds. Repeat this 5-10 times for both legs!
Achilles tendonitis rarely requires surgery. However, if treatment is delayed or neglected, there could be further damage such as a tendon tear. This would require surgical repair, and although we can do this with minimally invasive techniques, it is better to prevent damage when possible. Don’t ignore your pain. See your podiatrist as soon as possible.
By accurately diagnosing, treating, and preventing lower leg, foot, and ankle conditions and ailments, we get you on your way back to healthy feet! We use conservative care and only activate surgeries when absolutely necessary. Here are some of the foot and ankle conditions we treat. Get that peace of mind, and reach out and book an appointment with us today!
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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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