Why Plantar Fasciitis Is So Hard to Treat Conventionally

The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that has poor blood supply, making it slow to heal on its own. Stretching, orthotics, and cortisone injections offer temporary relief but rarely address the underlying tissue damage. Shockwave therapy does.

How Shockwave Therapy Heals Plantar Fasciitis

High-energy acoustic waves are directed into the heel tissue, triggering a controlled inflammatory response that jumpstarts the body's natural repair process. This increases blood flow, stimulates collagen production, and breaks down calcific deposits that contribute to chronic pain.

What to Expect

• 3–5 treatment sessions, typically one week apart
• Each session lasts 10–15 minutes
• Mild discomfort during treatment, minimal downtime after
• Most patients see significant improvement within 4–6 weeks
• Clinical studies show 80–90% success rates for chronic plantar fasciitis

Shockwave Therapy in the Lake Houston area

Dr. Tyler Hamel at Kingwood Chiropractic Spine and Injury Center is one of few providers in the greater Houston area offering this treatment. If you've been suffering with heel pain and nothing else has worked, call us at (281) 360-8387 to schedule your initial evaluation.