Conditions we treat

Plantar Fasciitis in Fort Collins

That stabbing heel pain with your first steps in the morning is often plantar fasciitis, and it usually responds to non-surgical care.

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Quick answer

Plantar fasciitis is irritation of the tissue along the bottom of the foot that causes stabbing heel pain, worst with the first steps of the day. Non-surgical care targets the cause for lasting relief.

What is plantar fasciitis?

The plantar fascia is a band of tissue along the sole of your foot. When it becomes irritated or overloaded, it causes sharp heel pain, classically with your first steps in the morning.

We look at the whole picture, including how you move, to relieve the pain and reduce the chance it returns.

Common symptoms

  • Stabbing heel pain, worst in the morning
  • Pain after long periods of standing
  • Pain that eases with movement then returns
  • Tenderness along the bottom of the foot

How we treat it without surgery

Care may include therapies to calm the irritated tissue along with rehabilitation and movement guidance. Several patients have shared their plantar fasciitis results with us.

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

How long does plantar fasciitis take to heal?
It varies, but many people improve steadily with consistent, non-surgical care. We will set clear expectations.
Do I need surgery for heel pain?
Surgery is rarely the first step. Conservative care helps most people.
What is the first step?
Start with a $99 evaluation to find the cause of your heel pain.

Individual results vary. This page is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

What plantar fasciitis patients say

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“I have worked with Doctors Smith & Irven to address excruciating Plantar Fasciitis pain in my heel. The pain has improved 90%… It is a time commitment and I am VERY glad I committed.”
— Rachel B.
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“For me, after 8 years of injections, surgery, PT, orthotics etc. I am gratefully experiencing real relief. I am about 90% better than when I first came to treatment… I am able to wear shoes for hours without pain and I’m getting back into walking a few miles every week now.”
— Mary R.

You do not have to live in pain

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