Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Lehi: Why Shockwave Therapy is the Best Option

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Lehi: Why Shockwave Therapy is the #1 Option

Dr. Andrew Kakishita | Lehi, UT

Plantar Fasciitis Is One of the Most Common Problems I Treat

Heel pain is extremely common here in Lehi, especially for people who spend long hours on hard floors, walk frequently for work, or stay active through running and lifting. Most people try stretching, rolling their foot on a ball, or switching shoes, and while those things can help, many still struggle with lingering pain that doesn’t seem to go away.

This is where shockwave therapy often becomes the most effective treatment option. It targets the tissue in a way that stretching and home care simply can’t.

Why Shockwave Works So Well for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis develops when the tissue on the bottom of your foot becomes irritated, overloaded, or weakened over time. Once that irritation settles in, the fascia becomes less tolerant to daily activities like standing, walking, or getting out of bed in the morning.

Shockwave therapy helps because it does three key things:

1. Breaks up stubborn adhesions

Over time, the fascia forms small adhesions that limit movement and make the tissue more sensitive. Shockwave helps disrupt these so the tissue can move more freely.

2. Stimulates blood flow and tissue healing

The plantar fascia has limited blood supply, which is one reason it heals slowly. Shockwave increases circulation and wakes up the cells involved in recovery.

3. Improves load tolerance

When the tissue responds to shockwave, it becomes more capable of handling daily activities without flaring up.

What I Typically Do in the Clinic

When someone in Lehi comes in with plantar fasciitis, I don’t rely on shockwave alone. I also check ankle mobility, calf tension, midfoot movement, and overall tissue tolerance. I’ll often combine shockwave with:

  • gentle joint mobility

  • soft tissue work

  • specific loading exercises

  • advice on stepping patterns and footwear

This combination gets people feeling better faster while giving them long-term tools to prevent the pain from returning.

If you want a deeper explanation of what shockwave does, I covered that in my “What Shockwave Actually Does” blog as well.

How Long Does It Take to Notice Results?

Most people begin noticing improvements within three to five sessions, depending on how long the pain has been present. Chronic cases often respond better than expected because shockwave helps restart the healing process.

If you’ve been dealing with heel pain and nothing seems to help, shockwave is often the fastest and most reliable way to get you moving comfortably again.

If you’d like to see whether shockwave is the right fit for your plantar fasciitis, I’m always happy to take a look. You can learn more here:

https://kineticchiropracticutah.com/services-shockwave-therapy