Where Can I Get Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis in Jacksonville?

Yes, and for chronic plantar fasciitis that has not responded to stretching, orthotics, or cortisone, shockwave is often the most effective option available without surgery. We use the StemWave device at Full Swing Healthcare and we see good outcomes with it regularly.

Why Plantar Fasciitis Becomes Chronic

Acute plantar fasciitis responds to conservative treatment. Stretch the calf, reduce the load, address the foot mechanics. Most cases that have been present for three months or less resolve with that approach.

After that window, the tissue often transitions into a degenerative state. The fascia at the calcaneal insertion becomes disorganized, poorly vascularized, and stops responding to loading stimulus the way it did earlier. This is why people who have stretched faithfully for eight months and done everything right still have morning heel pain. The tissue has stopped healing on its own.

What Shockwave Does

The acoustic pressure waves stimulate fibroblast activity, promote new collagen formation, and increase blood supply to tissue that has become essentially avascular. It restarts the biological repair process rather than managing symptoms. This is why the outcomes are durable, because the tissue is actually repairing rather than being suppressed.

A Typical Case

A runner came to us after a year of plantar fasciitis that had interrupted two training cycles. He had done everything correctly. Two courses of physical therapy, custom orthotics, calf stretching, a night splint. His pain had gone from severe to moderate. It was not getting better from there. After five shockwave sessions combined with some work on his ankle mechanics and calf flexibility, he was running again within six weeks. He told us the morning step had been the worst part for over a year and that it was gone.

Most plantar fasciitis protocols run four to six sessions spaced roughly a week apart.

Insurance and Scheduling

Coverage for shockwave varies by plan. Call us at (904) 539-3352 and we will verify your benefits before your first appointment. 13770 Beach Blvd #4, Jacksonville FL 32224.

Written by

Dr. Cody Muren, DC

Doctor of Chiropractic · Certified Acupuncturist