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How Does Shockwave Therapy Help Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most frequent causes of heel pain. The plantar fascia, or plantar fascia, is a ligament-like structure that extends across the bone of your heel all the way to the bottom of the toes. 

It functions like a large rubber band that runs across the arch on the bottom of your foot. If there are a few extra pounds of weight or during exercises the plantar fascia may create microtraumas at the point of its insertion in the bone of your heel or at any point in its entire length. Contact us today to get the best therapy from the professionals.

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The result is pain that can be intense at times. Females, overweight people running, athletes, and any other job involving a lot of standing or walking at a hard surface is the most likely to suffer from the problem. 

It is most often painful when someone begins to walk for the first time in the morning following having risen from bed, however, the pain may be aggravated after sitting for some time or when beginning any type of activity. In extreme cases, it is impossible for the patient to support any weight on the foot.

There are numerous ways to treat plantar fasciitis like orthotics, splinting ultrasound, weight loss, and cortisone injections. In many instances, however, the treatment options might not be effective. 

The most recent treatment that is being promoted available currently is called shockwave therapy. The cost of this treatment ranges from $6,000 and $7,000. The expense, in conjunction with mixed reviews about the effectiveness of the treatment, has sparked controversy in certain medical circles.