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We take the time needed for a thorough examination to find the underlying cause of your pain.
Airrosti Providers use hands-on manual therapy to treat your plantar fasciitis to reduce pain, increase mobility, and accelerate healing.
No surgery, injections, or prescription medication.
Patients have shorter recovery time with an average of 3.2 visits over 2 weeks.
Speed your recovery and keep your pain from returning.
The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that stretches from the heel bone to the ball of the foot. This strong, tight ligament supports the arch of the foot during movement. It also contributes to the body’s gait and distribution of weight.
Because the plantar fascia is used for everyday movements, it is vulnerable to overuse and strain. Wear and tear and improper foot care can lead to a painful overuse injury called plantar fasciitis. This condition is often described as a stabbing or burning sensation in the heel or bottom of your foot.
In this video, Breanne Kelley, DC, discusses the causes, symptoms, and available treatment options for plantar fasciitis. She also explains how Airrosti treats plantar fasciitis and how we help you stay active during treatment.
Still have questions or concerns about your plantar fasciitis? Schedule a no-cost video chat with one of our Providers.
Plantar fasciitis is commonly caused by weak ankle or hip joints. These weak joints put excessive pressure on the feet, leading to inflammation and foot pain. Understanding the causes and risk factors associated with this condition can help in its prevention and management.
Several common risk factors can contribute to the development of plantar fasciitis, including:
People with high arches are more likely to get plantar fasciitis because of the extra pressure on the plantar fascia.
Footwear lacking adequate arch support can fail to provide the necessary cushioning and stability for your feet.
Rapidly increasing the intensity or duration of physical activities, such as running or dancing, can strain the plantar fascia, leading to inflammation and pain.
Sports or occupations that involve repetitive stress on the feet, such as running or jobs that require prolonged walking or standing on hard surfaces.
Furthermore, certain demographic factors can also heighten the likelihood of experiencing plantar fasciitis. People who may have a higher weight, are pregnant or are over 40 tend to be at a higher risk. However, plantar fasciitis can affect people of all ages and lifestyles, regardless of demographic factors.
Plantar fasciitis is characterized by various signs and symptoms that primarily affect the foot’s arch and the bottom of the heel. Chronic heel pain is a common sign of this condition. It may feel like stabbing or burning, especially when you take your first steps in the morning. However, as the day progresses and you engage in physical activity, the pain may subside.
Additionally, there are specific activities that can trigger or exacerbate the heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis. These activities include:
Remaining on your feet for extended durations, such as during work or standing-based activities, can strain the plantar fascia, leading to increased discomfort and pain.
Strenuous exercise like running or jumping can worsen plantar fasciitis symptoms due to the excessive stress it puts on the feet.
After being seated for a while, standing up can trigger a sudden flare-up of pain in the heel.
To effectively manage plantar fasciitis, individuals should recognize signs, be aware of activities that worsen heel pain, and take proactive measures.
Surgery is not usually the first-line treatment for plantar fasciitis. In the majority of cases, conservative treatments such as rest, stretching exercises, orthotic inserts, physical therapy or Airrosti care can effectively manage symptoms and improve the condition. Surgery may be considered as a last resort for severe, persistent cases of plantar fasciitis that do not respond to conservative treatments.
Over-the-counter medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with plantar fasciitis. However, it’s important to use these medications as directed by a healthcare professional and to be aware of potential side effects. Additionally, topical pain relievers or corticosteroid injections may be recommended by a doctor for more severe cases of plantar fasciitis.
Yes, there are several self-care techniques and exercises that can help alleviate plantar fasciitis pain. These may include stretching exercises to loosen the plantar fascia and calf muscles, using orthotic inserts or supportive footwear to reduce strain on the arch of the foot, applying ice to the affected area to reduce inflammation, and avoiding activities that exacerbate symptoms. Additionally, maintaining a healthy weight and practicing good foot hygiene can help prevent and manage plantar fasciitis.
While it’s important to avoid activities that worsen plantar fasciitis symptoms, completely restricting all activity may not be necessary. Low-impact exercises such as swimming or cycling, as well as activities that do not put excessive strain on the feet, can be beneficial for maintaining mobility and promoting healing. However, high-impact activities such as running or jumping should be avoided until symptoms improve. It’s important to listen to your body and avoid overexertion, and to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance on activity modification.
I came upon Airrosti in a dense fog of defeat looking for anything or anyone online that could help the screaming, fire-like pain in my foot. After some self diagnosis, I settled on Plantar Fasciitis but wanted a professional confirmation and a treatment plan without a surgical component. Anyone who has had this before knows it's no joke. My first appoint with Dr. Liz was the exact relief I was looking for! She was warm and caring, sympathetic to the pain that I was experiencing, but also knowledgeable and capable in her chosen field which gave me instant peace knowing that I was in good hands and that this pain would go away. Once it was confirmed that is was in fact Plantar Fasciitis, Dr Liz immediately went into treatment mode setting...+ show more out a course that was not only manageable ( for a wife and mom of three young boys) but results driven. I never felt overwhelmed, only comforted in the fact that she was addressing the major issues while giving me the skill-set I needed to take care of the minor issues at home. Between the two of us, we were going to conquer this thing! After my 3rd appointment, I felt marked improvement. During each session she would always explain what area she would be working on, why that was important and how that fit into the overall rehabilitation of my foot. Turns out, the pain I was experiencing, while localized at the Plantar Fascia, had actually originated in another part of my body. Everything became clear, it was a domino affect. Airrosti treats the whole body, as everything is connected and works as a whole. The phrase, the whole is only as great as the sum of its parts, kept coming to mind every time I would do an exercise and start to question how this would help my foot! I am happy to say that my intense, stabbing, fire-like, didn't want to take a step out of bed pain that I felt is not only gone, but I now have the confidence to self-care properly for my injury, which I didn't before. There is so much comfort in that alone and I owe it all to Dr. Liz Alvarado! Thank you for listening and for your patience!
by Leigh Redmond
I saw Dr. Wall after the second bout of plantar fasciitis hit and several friends recommend Airrosti. Her course of treatment and care was outstanding. She listened to all my concerns and worked to get to the root of the problem. I highly recommend her to care for friends and family.
by Jennifer Rucker
I suffered from plantar fasciitis for 2 years prior to receiving my first Airrosti treatment. Expensive orthotics and multiple visits to podiatrists were not getting me results. A friend of my sister told her about the Airrosti method and that it had worked for her. I immediately researched it and was thrilled to find an Airrosti clinic here in Georgetown. Within 5 visits with Dr. Wall, her team, and recovery plan I was done with plantar fasciitis. Quality of life is infinitely better. Thank you Airrosti and Dr. Wall.
by Tracey Griffith
Today was my first day of treatment for plantar fasciitis. I briefly knew about the condition and knew some exercises. As I was assessed for my first visit I was given detailed info on where exactly the pain begins and ends. I honestly had no clue that my condition had anything to do with my legs as I had pain just in my heels. Dr. Zelaya made me feel so comfortable with my visit and explained everything to me that I honestly didn’t have many questions (I am one to ask A LOT of questions) at the end of my assessment. After my treatment with Dr. Zelaya I was then taken to Jeff. He helped me with exercises that I will need to do daily. I was also very at ease with Jeff during my therapy session and felt very much informed on my condition...+ show more. I can honestly say I am EXCITED for my future visits and HIGHLY recommend to anyone in need of assistance with physical therapy.
by Yalitza Ortiz
I visited Dr. Hicks 3 times for plantar fasciitis. My pain level was a 10. After 3 visits I was back to dancing and walking 2 miles a day. She was very professional and educated me and my husband on how to take care of this by doing additional therapy at home. She was a joy to work with. My husband intends on seeing her for shoulder pain. Highly recommend this treatment. 👌
by Brenda Lucas
I had Plantar Fasciitis for about 2-3 years, if you ever had this it can be very painful. I had injections over a years and they would only last for so long, so my PCP recommended Airrosti and stated that our Insurance cover this with only a copay, I jumped at the chance and made my first appointment. I met with Dr. Jake Hamblen and Vince in South Grand Prairie, they are so nice and friendly. On my first visit we talked about my issue and what have to done and what I have been doing to help correct it, Dr. Hamblen explained what he was going to do and we started the healing. He massaged my feel and felt like he was sticking a needle in the skin, but felt so good. I then had a visit with Vince for my exercises. I went back in 4 days and I...+ show more DID NOT have any pain after my first visit. OMG, still a week and half after the first visit on pain. I still do my exercises and ice. So glad I went to Airrosti for my Plantar Fasciitis. Bye Bye Plantar Fasciitis. Thank you Dr. Jake for making my feet happy again.
by Terri Brinks
I first started having foot pain while I was enlisted in the Air Force. I did a lot of marching in basic training and I spent a lot of time guarding the flight lines in very uncomfortable and unsupportive boots. Over the last 18 years, I have seen several doctors who have tried to help, but only gave me temporary relief. I finally got diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, and after spending almost a year getting different injections in my heels, my amazing podiatrist recommended tension release surgery. In the past 5 months, I had surgery on both feet. I ended up spending 5 weeks on crutches after my first surgery, and then spent 3 weeks trying to walk on both feet again before I got the second surgery. I got the second surgery at the beginn...+ show moreing of September and my podiatrist suggested I see Airrosti to help strengthen my feet and walk pain free. I hobbled into Dr. Bonk's office feeling defeated and wondering if I had made the right choice in getting surgery. I felt like I traded one pain for another and I wondered if I would ever walk pain free again. Dr. Bonk was amazing from the first time I stepped into his office. He always answered any questions I had and he made sure that I knew he was there if I had any questions or concerns. I would also like to recognize Elizabeth Rodriguez for helping me find the perfect at home exercises and letting me cry on her shoulder as well. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for these two amazing people who are passionate about helping others feel better. I am so grateful for everything. Thank you so much Dr. Bonk. You have no idea how much you have changed my life.
by Christina Grever
For over a year, I had been suffering from plantar fasciitis and knee & hip pain. Before I met Dr. Gavin Olds, I had been to several doctors seeking treatment, paid for costly MRIs, received cortisone injections and was prescribed muscle relaxers. The fix was temporary, only for the pain to return with a vengeance. I felt like an 80-year-old woman living in a 40-year-old body and was losing hope of being pain free. Giving treatment one last shot, I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Olds. I was pleasantly surprised of him being so down to earth and super relatable! He listened to my concerns and frustrations of being in pain and took thorough notes. He explained the root cause of my pain and provided me a synopsis of Airrosti therap...+ show morey. Once the treatments started, he kept the conversation going and had me laughing with him being so hilarious! He took my mind off the pain, which made the time go by much quicker. It only took a few treatments for me to feel like my young self again. If you’re experiencing any kind of acute or chronic pain or suffering from an injury, I strongly encourage you to book an appointment with Dr. Olds. He has a sincere passion to this line of work. A big THANK YOU and a deserving high five goes to Dr. Olds and his rehab specialist Baylee! I am deeply indebted to them for their help. Two thumbs up for Airrosti!
by Dr. Anna Goodloe
After injuring my foot while training for a 1/2 marathon, then continuing to run on it, I seriously thought I had done too much damage to be able to return to running. My doctor diagnosed me with a Plantar Fascia tear and prescribed Airrosti therapy. I went from walking with a limp to running WITHOUT pain in 3 weeks! I was amazed. I tell everyone I know about Airrosti and I've returned for other injuries since. Dr. Latiolais and Annabelle are wonderful and have given me my active life back!
by Brandi Gordon
Dr. McGaughran is the BEST! I had suffered with Plantar Fasciitis for 2 years. It had gotten progressively worse, to the point I really had given up. I contacted Airrosti, honestly not expecting a lot, but figured I would give myself one more attempt. I am so glad I did! After 3 visits I was discharged with an amazing home program and very close to being pain FREE!! Thank you Dr. McGaughran and Jen! There are no words to express how grateful I am to get my life back!
by Angella Hullum
I did had Plantar Fasciitis (PF) that caused very strong and sharp pain in my ankle to the point to be unable to walk. Went through all traditional treatment with PCP and then with a very qualified Podiatrist. They helped me on the beginning. However, even when using prescribed sole inserts and two treatments with cortisone my problem persisted. Then, I was given the only option of surgery. After a successful back pain treatment, I decided to ask about my PF to Dr. Tyger and it worked wonders. I loved that there are not pharmaceutical prescriptions to be taken, just follow the therapy and have a very few visits. The problem was solved from root, not only my symptoms or partial causes like lack of support to ankle like before. Dr. Tyger g...+ show moreave me the therapy that really solved the problem. To avoid coming back I just need to keep with my therapy. When I feel well for long time I stop my therapy and I can go for months without problem, if I feel start coming back I just comeback to my exercises, which I should keep all time, except I get busy and I feeling well. This story has repeated with many of my colleagues. I highly recommended to them and you.
by Isabel Jones
I've been suffering from Plantar Fasciitis for almost a year. One of my coworker's advised me to go to Airrosti, but because I've been suffering for so long and my Doctor stated that there was really nothing anyone could do for me besides surgery and that really doesn't work either and just gave me Ibuprofen for inflammation. I felt helpless and hopeless. Then in May this year I decided I was tired and had to try one last thing, I called Airrosti and they made an appointment for me on the same day, right after work (I think it was GOD sending me here). Dr. Cain and Lisa were so kind and caring. They told me they believed they could help me (that really gave me hope). Dr. Cain said, Just give him 6 visits. To my surprise, I was back stepp...+ show moreing in 5 visits. they gave me my life back. Really. KUDOS to them Both!!!
by Sheryl Gaines
I have had pain (plantar fasciitis) for five years. I went to my first Airrosti appointment last week. I was skeptical but I don't have that pain anymore. I went for a 10 mile run Saturday (3/2/19) and throughout the whole run I just knew the pain was going to come back but it hasn't and it's been a week now and still no pain. Take it from someone who was skeptical and is now a firm believer that Airrosti works and not just for foot pain. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed. I went to the downtown Houston location in the tunnels and Brittany knows what she is doing and is really nice. Annabelle is fantastic, helpful. They both know what they are doing and they are so nice and helpful. When or if I get any pain anywhere I will be ...+ show moregoing to see them.
by Tanya Byington
I came to Dr. Jenay defeated physically and mentally due to plantar fasciitis. As an avid runner and hiker, my life was turned upside down. Dr. Jenay never gave up on my journey. When one thing didn’t work, she tried another. She consulted colleagues and always had my health and best interest in mind. Because of her thoroughness and research, she was able to find an underlying problem that actually was causing the PF - thyroid issues!!! Had she not gone the extra mile, I’d never known this to be a factor of my issue. Since then, I’ve gotten treatment and was able to complete the Rock and Roll Half Marathon this past December. Thank you guys so much!
by Debbie Oblitas
I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis since 2012, I would run 3-4 miles 4 days a week, stopped running in 2014....when I stopped running is when I noticed the plantar fasciitis pain...and it progressively got worst! I had other friends with the same issue and they kept pushing me to go to a podiatrist for an Injection, but the thought of a needle going into my foot did not sit very well! I was tagged on an ad for Airrosti from a friend, and read the testimonials, and thought...let me try it! Why I didn’t call sooner, I don’t know! Dr. Vick and Cera are amazing! Dr. Vick listened to my concerns, talked to me about the anatomy of where the source of my pain was coming from once I pointed it out! She had me walk and noticed how I...+ show more shift my foot one direction when I walked and told me not to become OCD of my walking (which I kind of did) 🙂 but to pay attention and focus on lifting off on my big toes vs the little toes! Her massages hit the spot EVERYTIME!!! Cera’s 30-minute rehabs we’re on point! They make a great team and I am forever grateful to both of them because today, after 5 sessions I was discharged with no more plantar fasciitis pain!!!!!! Thank you, Dr. Vick and Cera!! I also do not want to leave out the check-in process, they greet you by name, and treat you like a friend/ person....you are just not a patient to them! 🙂
by Brenda Ocampo
The doctor is amazing. I went to Airrosti with a plantar fasciitis problem. I have been struggling with it for around 9 years. I went to one doctor and recommended physical therapy. I went for almost 6 months. I felt better but it was not really gone. Then I got cortisone shots in the plant of my foot and nothing. Went back to therapy. So between therapy, cortisone shots and excessive, I have not been able to walk for a long distance, dance or do any fun activity that I was used to doing. I saw on Facebook about this new place Airrosti and decided to try. In their video, they talk about looking in the calf of the leg and not just the plant of my feet. The doctor found nods in my calf and took care of them. In one treatment one of my foot...+ show more pain went away and the other took 2 treatments. I don't have to go back to the doctor and they taught me how I can take care of it if the pain comes back. Its been 2 weeks since my first appointment and my feet feel great! Thank you, Doctor Clark and Cassie.
by Sara Diez
I was sidelined for over 3 years from running due to serious pain from plantar fasciitis. I tried orthopedic MD's, injections, therapy, orthotics.... Nothing got rid of the nagging pain. This year was the 20th year anniversary of the Flying Pig Marathon and I was determined to run. One of my gym friends mentioned Dr. Balza and the success he had with an Achilles injury. So I gave it a shot. After 4 visits I was running pain free and able to complete 16 weeks of training and finish the marathon without any pain. I won't lie, if I stray from my stretching exercises I start to feel twinges but once I get back on my program it goes right away. I learned so much and have referred many other running friends to Dr. Balza. Thank you for giving m...+ show moree back my running life! Forever grateful!
by Sue Weibel
Went to see Dr. Mike, for Plantar Fascitis, 3 visits, and I am 100% better, it is amazing the care and friendliness, is fabulous! I have been to a podiatrist a year of pain, shots, and Dr. Mike fixed it in 3 weeks. So glad I found him. I have recommended him to my co-workers and friends. Physical Therapy was very easy, amazing with techniques. Fabulous!!
by Jina Roat
Being a long distance runner who foolishly amped up weekly mileage by a considerable amount, I was stopped dead in my tracks with plantar. Dr. Peregrine and Ryan Brown at the Waco Airrosti have gotten me back on my way to running with their techniques and therapy plans. These 2 guys have been so great to me and I cannot say enough about their customer service! I highly recommend Airrosti Waco. Go see Dr. Peregrine and Ryan to help you get rid of your pain!
by Ruel Sword
My story started in November of 2017. I came to Dr. Rios after almost 12 months of severe plantar fasciitis. I was getting steroid shots and using a night splint. I tried it all and nothing worked. After four visits with Dr. Rios, I am living with mild pain. I am working the program and doing my home exercises and it is getting better by the day. I just wish I would have gone here first. No more suffering. Thank you so much, Dr. Rios. I can't say enough nice things about her and the practice. An injury is life-consuming and going to Airrosti has me back on the road to recovery.
by Angela Haik
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