Avoiding painful, invasive treatments is always our goal at the Foot and Ankle Center of Washington. Conservative, non-invasive plantar fasciitis treatment is the preferred method for any number of reasons, not the least of which is the inconvenience to you, our patient.

Beyond the inconvenience of foot surgery and the resultant immobility it causes, we are very conscious of the expense, as well as the potential complications of surgery. Since the goal of your treatment is to relieve your pain as quickly as possible, and to prevent future problems, we advocate the most effective, least-invasive plantar fasciitis treatment available.

Custom Orthotics and Arch Supports for Plantar Fasciitis

In the majority of cases, the most effective plantar fasciitis treatment is the use of custom orthotics or over-the-counter arch supports to relieve pressure and reduce pain. The use of orthotics or OTC arch supports will reduce the tightness in your plantar fascia by preventing the flattening of your foot with improved support.

Without this simple step, other treatments are more likely to fail. More information on custom orthotics for plantar fasciitis and over-the-counter arch supports is available.

Alternate, Non-invasive Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

For more stubborn cases of plantar fasciitis which do not respond to the use of orthotics and other standard treatments, we offer several alternatives to surgery which are very effective. These include:

Percutaneous Ultrasound Guided Approach to Plantar Fasciitis (“dry needling”): This procedure has shown about 95% success for patients with stubborn plantar fasciitis. It involves numbing your foot and then irritating the plantar fascia to cause minor bleeding which encourages healing. More on Dr. Huppin’s specialty.

Shockwave Therapy: This is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment option for the intense, persistent heel pain associated with chronic plantar fasciitis. More on Dr. Hale’s specialty.

At the Foot and Ankle Center of Washington we will always begin treatment with the most conservative, least invasive treatments available. Our goal is to increase your comfort level, with both your symptoms and our treatments, as quickly and safely as possible.

Contact us today to discuss the most effective plantar fasciitis treatment for you today.

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