Plantar Fasciitis Treatment That Goes Beyond Rest
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain we treat. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot, and when it gets irritated or inflamed, every morning step can feel sharp and punishing. Basic advice to rest and stretch helps some patients, but for others the pain keeps coming back.
When that happens, Dr. Ayzenberg looks at what's sustaining the problem. That might be a structural issue, a biomechanical pattern, or inflammation that needs direct treatment. PRP injections, for example, deliver concentrated growth factors right to the damaged tissue to support natural healing. We've used this approach for shoulder and knee conditions as well, and it translates effectively to plantar fasciitis treatment.
Addressing Chronic Heel Pain That Won't Go Away
Chronic heel pain is different from a short-term flare. If your heel has hurt for months, the tissue may have changed in ways that don't respond to simple home care. That's when it's worth seeing an orthopaedic specialist who can look at the full picture.
Dr. Ayzenberg diagnoses the specific source of chronic heel pain before recommending any treatment. Heel spurs, nerve irritation, and Achilles tendon issues can all feel similar but need different approaches. Getting that distinction right early saves time and avoids treatments that won't work for your actual problem.