Foot and heel pain

The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot, running from the heel to the toes and supporting the arch. Plantar fasciitis is irritation of that band where it attaches to the heel. The telltale sign is sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning or after sitting, which eases as you move and returns after long periods on your feet. Tight calves, long hours standing and unsupportive footwear all contribute. Laser therapy and hands-on treatment can help. Read our clients' experiences below.

A heel spur is a small bony growth on the underside of the heel bone, where the plantar fascia attaches. It builds up slowly in response to long-term strain on that spot, and it often goes hand in hand with plantar fasciitis. Many spurs cause no pain at all. When they do hurt, it's usually the irritated tissue around the spur rather than the spur itself, especially with the first steps in the morning. Our treatment focuses on reducing that irritation. Read our clients' experiences below.

The sesamoids are two small, pea-sized bones embedded in the tendon under the big toe joint. They act like pulleys and take a lot of pressure every time you push off. Sesamoiditis is inflammation of these bones and the tendons around them, causing pain under the ball of the foot that worsens when walking, running or wearing heels. It's common in runners and dancers. Laser therapy can help calm the inflammation and ease pain.