Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Phoenix

Heel pain can make it hard to walk, work, or stay active. Foot + Ankle Specialty Centers provides a careful exam, an accurate diagnosis, and personalized care to reduce pain and help you move comfortably again.

Who Needs Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Plantar fasciitis treatment is available for patients whose heel condition affects their comfort, movement, work, or physical activities. A foot and ankle specialist can evaluate each patient and recommend care based on their needs.

Recent heel condition

Patients Seeking an Early Evaluation

People who want a professional diagnosis and a treatment plan before their heel condition becomes more difficult to manage.

Ongoing condition

Patients Who Have Not Improved With Home Care

People who have already tried rest, ice, stretching, supportive shoes, or over-the-counter medication without enough improvement.

Movement limitations

Patients With Difficulty Staying Active

Workers, athletes, runners, and active adults whose heel condition limits walking, standing, exercise, sports, or daily activities.

Advanced care

Patients Who Need Additional Treatment Options

People who may need custom orthotics, physical therapy, injections, or other treatments after basic care has not provided enough relief.

Signs You May Need Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Plantar fasciitis often causes pain on the bottom of the heel. These common signs can help patients recognize when their heel pain may require evaluation and treatment.

Pain with the first morning steps

Sharp heel pain that begins when you first get out of bed and may ease after walking for a few minutes.

Pain after sitting or resting

Heel pain that returns when you stand up after sitting, driving, or resting for a long period.

Pain when walking or standing

Pain under the heel that becomes worse after prolonged walking, standing, running, or exercise.

Heel pain that limits daily activity

Ongoing pain that makes it difficult to work, exercise, play sports, or complete normal daily activities.

How We Diagnose and Treat Plantar Fasciitis

Before recommending treatment, we identify the cause of your heel pain and check whether plantar fasciitis is responsible.

Consultation

We ask when your heel pain started, what makes it worse, how active you are, which shoes you wear, and what treatments you have tried.

Foot and Ankle Exam

We check the bottom of your heel for pain. We also look at how your foot, ankle, arch, and calf move when you walk.

Imaging When Needed

We may take X-rays or other images to check for heel spurs, small fractures, arthritis, or another problem causing your heel pain.

Personalized Treatment Plan

We may suggest stretches, different activities, supportive shoes, custom orthotics, physical therapy, medicine, injections, or another treatment based on your needs.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Options

Treatment depends on how long your heel pain has lasted, how severe it is, and which treatments you have already tried. Most patients begin with nonsurgical care.

At-home care

Rest, Ice, and Activity Changes

Reducing activities that increase heel pressure and applying ice can help calm pain and irritation.

Stretching

Plantar Fascia and Calf Exercises

Specific stretches can loosen the plantar fascia and calf muscles, reduce tension, and improve foot movement.

Foot support

Supportive Shoes and Custom Orthotics

Supportive footwear, heel cushions, or custom orthotics can reduce pressure on the heel and improve foot support.

Physical therapy

Guided Exercise and Manual Therapy

A physical therapist may use targeted exercises, hands-on therapy, and movement training to improve strength and flexibility.

Advanced nonsurgical care

Injections and Shockwave Therapy

For pain that does not improve, the doctor may discuss injections or shockwave therapy to reduce pain and support healing.

Surgical treatment

Plantar Fascia Surgery

Surgery may be considered for severe plantar fasciitis that continues after several months of nonsurgical treatment.

Get the Right Care for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis can make every step painful, from getting out of bed to walking at work or exercising. The right treatment can reduce pressure on the plantar fascia, support healing, and help you return to normal activities.

How Plantar Fasciitis Can Affect You

How Professional Treatment Can Help

Identify the exact cause of your heel pain.
Reduce pain and pressure under the heel.
Improve foot support, strength, and flexibility.
Help prevent the condition from returning.
Create a treatment plan based on your needs

Meet Our Experienced Podiatrists

Our podiatrists diagnose the cause of heel pain and create a treatment plan based on each patient’s condition, foot structure, activity level, and treatment history.

Podiatrist

Payam Sarraf, DPM

Dr. Sarraf provides foot and ankle evaluations and treatment for plantar fasciitis, heel pain, sports injuries, and other conditions that affect movement.

Podiatrist

Kate Kennedy, DPM

Dr. Kennedy trained in forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction and earned her DPM from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. She has also published three medical articles.

Podiatrist

Katy Statler, DPM

Dr. Statler completed a surgical residency and served as chief resident. She has special interests in tendon trauma and diabetic limb salvage.

Podiatrist

Christopher Van Damme, DPM

Dr. Van Damme completed three years of surgical training at Valleywise Health. He specializes in reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, ankle arthroscopy, and wound care.

Trusted Care for Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain

With five Arizona locations, seven experienced podiatrists, and more than 1,000 five-star reviews, our team provides convenient, personalized foot and ankle care.

Five Convenient Locations

Choose a nearby office in Phoenix, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Chandler, or Mesa for your evaluation and follow-up visits.

Seven Experienced Podiatrists

Receive care from specialists experienced in diagnosing heel pain and treating plantar fasciitis.

Personalized Treatment Plans

Your treatment plan is based on your diagnosis, pain level, foot structure, daily activities, and previous care.

Complete Diagnostic Care

Our podiatrists perform detailed foot and ankle exams and may use imaging to rule out other causes of heel pain.

Insurance Coverage and Convenient Arizona Locations

Do not let insurance questions delay your Achilles tendonitis treatment. Our team can help you understand your benefits and prepare for your visit.

Insurance Plans Accepted

We accept many insurance plans that may cover exams, imaging, physical therapy, bracing, and otheWe accept many insurance plans that may cover exams, X-rays, custom orthotics, physical therapy, injections, and other treatments. r treatments.

Confirm Your Coverage

Call us today. Our team helps you check your coverage and make it easier to start treatment.

Five Convenient Locations

Choose an office in Phoenix, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Chandler, or Mesa and take the next step toward heel pain relief.

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Near You

Get plantar fasciitis care at one of our five convenient Arizona locations.

Phoenix

2228 W Northern Ave, Suite B-101
Phoenix, AZ 85021

Gilbert

4915 East Baseline Rd, Suite 121
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Scottsdale

6565 E Greenway Parkway, Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Chandler

1100 S. Dobson, Suite 118
Chandler, AZ 85286

Mesa

215 South Power Road, Suite 102
Mesa, AZ 85206

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment FAQs

FAQs should answer appointment blockers, not repeat the entire article. Use service-specific questions around timing, pain level, treatment options, insurance, recovery, and when to see a podiatrist.

When should I see a podiatrist for heel pain?

Schedule an evaluation if your heel pain keeps returning, limits walking or exercise, or does not improve with rest, ice, stretching, and supportive shoes.

Will I need surgery for plantar fasciitis?

Most patients improve without surgery. Surgery may be discussed only when severe pain continues after several months of nonsurgical treatment.

Does insurance cover plantar fasciitis treatment?

Coverage depends on your insurance plan and treatment. Call our office to confirm coverage for exams, imaging, orthotics, therapy, injections, or other care.

How long does plantar fasciitis take to improve?

Recovery time depends on the severity of your condition and your treatment plan. Some patients improve within weeks, while others need several months.

Ready to Get Relief From Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis pain often gets worse without proper care, but the right treatment can help you get back to comfortable movement. Book an appointment with Foot + Ankle Specialty Centers to review your symptoms, get an accurate diagnosis, and start a treatment plan that works for you.

2 Comments

Eric says:

February 2, 2026 at 7:31 pm

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- Payam Sarraf says:
  
  February 5, 2026 at 5:10 am
  
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