Shockwave Therapy - Podiatrist in Rocky Hill, Middletown and Bristol, CT - Jeffrey S. Kahn, DPM br br br Podiatrist Dr. Jeffrey S. Kahn of Connecticut Foot Care Centers discusses Shockwave Therapy for foot problems. br br Have you tried every treatment and remedy possible for your heel pain? Stretching, icing, and resting not helping? Have you considered shock wave therapy for your heel pain? br What is Plantar Fasciitis? br Plantar fasciitis (more commonly referred to as a "heel spur") is a common cause of heel pain and affects about 2.5 million people each year in the United States. br The muscle that stretches along the bottom of the foot (the plantar fascia) is responsible for maintaining the arch of your foot. When the plantar fascia pulls away from the bone, your heel becomes painful. Your body may react by filling this space with a new bone- a heel spur. Most people that heel spurs are the cause of their foot pain- but the pain is actually caused by the inflammation or irritation of your plantar fascia muscle. br Plantar fasciitis is caused by a number of factors and is a common sports injury among runners, walkers, and athletes. Overweight people and those whose jobs require a lot of standing or walking are also at higher risk. Other factors leading to plantar fasciitis include flat- or high arches feet, worn out or improper shoes, jogging on sand- and increasing age.