Do you have stabbing pain in your heel as soon as you wake up? Pain medications do a good job of alleviating the symptoms, but much like any other medication, taking them for prolonged periods can cause other issues. Surgery is another option, but with small tears in your fascia, it’s often not necessary.

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. It is often caused by small tears and overuse. These tears sometimes don’t heal properly and cause ongoing inflammation.

Our experts at Hawaii Natural Medicine, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, use a revolutionary, noninvasive treatment option, PiezoWave 2 Shockwave Therapy, to promote tissue healing and eliminate pain permanently.

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How PiezoWave 2 Shockwave Therapy works for plantar fasciitis

PiezoWave 2 Shockwave Therapy is a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic pressure waves to address the root cause of your plantar fasciitis. Shockwave therapy stimulates blood flow and metabolic activity, increasing the rate at which tissue repairs itself. It’s a form of regenerative medicine that enhances your body’s healing capacities.

A typical session lasts about 30 minutes and involves our providers applying a gel to your foot to allow the handheld device to glide smoothly. There is no pain or discomfort during the procedure.

Now, you are probably asking yourself, is there any evidence that this non-invasive therapy works? Fortunately, this type of therapy is well-studied for treating plantar fasciitis, showing significant benefits.

A recent study conducted in 2022 on participants suffering from plantar fasciitis found that shockwave therapy can help reduce plantar fasciitis thickness (which is associated with inflammation), provide significant pain relief, and improve functionality without the need for additional drugs or therapies.

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Recovery time and results

Due to the non-invasive nature of the treatment, you don’t need to make changes to your routine. Results vary, and based on your individual needs, our providers may recommend anywhere between 3 to 6 sessions. Because these treatments trigger your body’s defense mechanisms, results are not immediate, as they would be with a corticosteroid injection that lowers inflammation right away.

Depending on the severity of your condition, you may see results after the first session, or you may need several sessions to see improvements as your body may need more time and resources to heal.

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Find out if you are a good candidate for PiezoWave 2 Shockwave Therapy

If you haven’t found relief from traditional treatments or want to avoid using pain medications, you could be a good candidate for PiezoWave 2 Shockwave Therapy. The therapy is suitable for most people, but a thorough evaluation by our experts at Hawaii Natural Medicine will determine if it's the best choice for you.

Contact us to schedule an appointment to determine whether you are a good candidate for PiezoWave 2 Shockwave Therapy or if another therapy may best suit your needs.