Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain
That first-step-in-the-morning pain has a name.
Sharp heel pain with your first steps is usually plantar fasciitis — an overload of the tissue supporting your arch. More than 90% of cases settle without surgery when treated correctly.
Why does the heel hurt most in the morning?
Overnight, the plantar fascia tightens in a shortened position. Your first steps stretch it suddenly — causing the classic stabbing pain that eases once you are moving. The same happens after long sitting.
The honest truth about quick fixes
Steroid injections can give fast relief but weaken the fascia if repeated. The durable cure is correcting the cause: calf tightness, footwear, sudden increases in standing or walking load, and body weight. A structured plan beats a quick jab.
How Dr. Mohit Prajapati treats it
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Stretching & load management
A precise calf and plantar fascia stretching program is the single most effective treatment.
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Footwear correction & orthotics
Custom insoles redistribute pressure away from the inflamed fascia.
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Shockwave therapy (ESWT)
Evidence-backed option for stubborn cases — no injections, no downtime.
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Targeted injections / surgery
Reserved for the small minority that does not respond within months of proper care.