Take your first steps of the day without dreading the pain.
Plantar fasciitis happens when the thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot gets irritated, causing sharp heel pain. We treat the tissue, loosen tight calves, and strengthen your foot so every step feels easier.
Plantar fasciitis has a pattern that many people recognize right away. See how many of these fit you.
Recognize two or more? An evaluation can confirm whether it is plantar fasciitis and show what is keeping it irritated.
Plantar fasciitis usually comes from repeated strain on the bottom of the foot. Finding what is adding that strain is how we help it settle down.
Your plan combines the specialties that fit your heel pain. Every provider works in the same building, so your care stays on one track.
Physical TherapySoft tissue work, calf and foot stretching, and strengthening for the foot and lower leg. Where appropriate, shockwave or deep tissue laser therapy may be added for stubborn heel pain.About physical therapy
Chiropractic CareDr. Phil Ragone, DC, uses joint mobilization for the ankle and foot to improve motion, which can take some of the pull off the bottom of your heel.About chiropractic care
AcupunctureAcupuncture with Kathleen Marsh, L.Ac, can help ease heel pain and tight calf muscles, and it works well alongside your stretching and strengthening.About acupunctureWe ask when your heel pain is worst and what you do on your feet each day. Then we check your heel, arch, calf flexibility, and how you walk.
Your providers decide which mix of physical therapy, chiropractic care, and acupuncture fits you, and we talk through shoes, activity, and time on your feet.
Treatment in the clinic, plus a short daily routine of stretches and foot exercises, including ones to do before your first steps each morning.
Still have a question? Call us and a member of our team will help.
It usually comes from repeated strain on the band of tissue under your foot. Common factors include a sudden increase in running or walking, long hours standing, unsupportive shoes, tight calves, and extra body weight.
The tissue under your foot tightens while you rest. Your first steps stretch it suddenly, which causes that sharp pain. Gentle foot and calf stretches before you get out of bed can help, and we will show you how.
Not always. You may need to cut back or switch activities for a while, but staying active is usually part of recovery. We help you find the right amount so your heel can settle without losing your fitness.
It depends on how long you have had heel pain and how well you keep up with your home routine. Some people notice a change within a few weeks, while others take longer. We track your progress and adjust your plan as you go.
Yes. We accept most major plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, and we verify your benefits before your first visit. Call (908) 282-3737 and we will check your coverage.
Tell us about your heel pain and we will build a plan to help it settle. Same-week appointments are available.
