The First Step is the Worst: Treating Plantar Fasciitis in East Auckland

Does your heel scream in pain when you take your first step out of bed in the morning? Does it throb after a long walk along the Pakuranga Rotary Path?

You likely have Plantar Fasciitis, a thickening and irritation of the strong band of tissue that supports your foot arch. It is notoriously stubborn because we walk on it every day—it never gets a true rest.

Why Standard Treatments Sometimes Fail

Rest and icing can help inflammation, but often the issue isn't just inflammation—it's degeneration. The tissue has become thickened and unhealthy.

How Shockwave Helps Heel Pain

Research supports Radial Shockwave Therapy as a highly effective intervention for Plantar Fasciitis. By targeting the heel bone attachment point, the acoustic waves:

• Stimulate a healing response in the stagnant tissue.

• Desensitize the nerve endings (reducing pain).

• Improve the elasticity of the fascia.

Get Back on Your Feet

You don't have to live with heel pain. At Velca Health, we combine Shockwave with calf strengthening and footwear advice for a comprehensive solution.