You feel like you’re walking on a sharp stone under your heel. The first steps of the morning are brutal. You’ve tried insoles, cortisone, rest. Nothing sticks. We can help you understand why.
We look beyond just the heel.
Your foot pain may be driven by tight calves, hip alignment, or how you load your whole body. We assess the full chain.
Focused shockwave targets the source.
High-energy acoustic pulses reach deep into the heel to stimulate repair and break down soft calcium deposits.
We build strength to prevent relapse.
After pain calms, we address the mechanical causes so your heel pain doesn’t come back six months later.
60-minute one-on-one assessment + treatment plan.
No pressure, no contracts.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Sharp, stabbing pain in your heel with the first steps every morning
On your feet all day for work, nursing, teaching, or retail
Tried orthotics, stretches, cortisone shots, and nothing has lasted
Been told you have a heel spur on X-ray and wonder if surgery is your only option
You want a real plan that treats the cause, not just another temporary fix
The Real Problem
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Most people have several of these happening at once. That’s why we assess the whole chain, from your hip and knee down to your foot and ankle, not just the painful spot.
OUR APPROACH
INITIAL VISIT
Full movement screen of your ankle, calf, knee, and hip to find what’s driving heel overload
Identify which combination of root causes applies to your case
You leave with a clear written treatment plan and transparent pricing
First 3 to 5 Weeks
Focused shockwave therapy (3 to 5 sessions) to stimulate repair and break down soft calcium deposits
Radial shockwave for calf trigger points and fascial tightness around the heel
Manual therapy to restore ankle mobility and reduce compensatory tension
Make morning steps and daily walking tolerable, fast.
5+ Weeks and Beyond
Progressive calf, foot, and hip strengthening to take lasting pressure off the fascia
Gait retraining and load management to address the patterns that started the problem
Digital coaching and movement guidance so you stay on track between visits
What To Expect
Every case is different, but research and our clinical experience consistently show:
Many patients feel improvement after 1 to 2 sessions. Significant gains are typical by the end of a 3 to 5 session course, with full effect peaking around 8 to 12 weeks as the tissue remodels.
Walking, standing, and daily activities become manageable again. Patients report being able to walk longer distances and stand through the day without the sharp heel pain they’ve been living with.
Surgery avoidance is realistic for most patients. Clinical guidelines now recommend shockwave therapy before surgery for chronic heel pain that hasn’t responded to standard care.
Our promise: we will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don’t believe you’re a good candidate for this approach.
EVIDENCE
Focused shockwave therapy has been shown to significantly reduce chronic heel pain and improve foot function, confirmed in multiple randomized controlled trials.
A meta-analysis of 654 patients concluded shockwave therapy is a safe and effective treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis unresponsive to 3 or more months of standard care.
Systematic reviews report success rates of 50 to 94 percent for calcaneal spur pain reduction with shockwave therapy.
Ultrasound imaging studies show that shockwave treatment reduces plantar fascia thickness, suggesting genuine tissue remodeling rather than just symptom masking.
Long-term follow-up studies show pain relief and functional gains are sustained at 6 to 12 months after shockwave therapy when biomechanical issues are also addressed.
Outcomes are group averages from clinical trials; individual results vary.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about Heel Pain and Heel Spurs.
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Yes. Focused shockwave therapy is backed by multiple randomized controlled trials and is now recommended as a first-line non-surgical option for chronic heel pain. It stimulates your body’s own repair process and can break down soft calcium deposits. We review the evidence and how it applies to your specific case during your initial assessment.
Absolutely. Tight calf muscles limit ankle movement and put extra pull on the plantar fascia. Flat feet and high arches both change how weight is distributed across your foot. These are exactly the kinds of root causes we identify in your first visit.
Most patients need 3 to 5 sessions, spaced about a week apart, with each session taking about 10 to 15 minutes. Many feel some improvement after the first 1 to 2 sessions, and full results typically peak around 8 to 12 weeks. We map this out in your first visit.
Recurrence usually means the underlying biomechanical stress was never addressed. Treatments that only target symptoms, like cortisone or orthotics alone, often lead to a “bounce-back” of pain. Our approach combines pain reduction with correction of the movement and loading patterns that caused the problem. We review this with you during your initial assessment.
Not necessarily. Research shows that heel spurs on X-ray are very common and are not usually the cause of your pain. About 32% of adults have a plantar spur, and most feel nothing. Clinical guidelines now recommend trying shockwave therapy before considering surgery. We assess whether you’re a candidate during your first visit.
It can happen. When one heel hurts, you naturally shift weight to the other foot. Over time, that side gets overloaded too. If both heels hurt, it often points to a more central cause like gait or hip mechanics. We assess your whole system, not just the painful heel, to catch this early.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Stop guessing, stop collecting random treatments, and get a plan that treats the system, not just the heel.
Initial Heel Pain and Heel Spurs Assessment — Edmonton
60-minute one-on-one session. Here’s what’s included:
Full-body movement and strength assessment (ankle, calf, knee, hip)
Identify which pain drivers matter for your case
Review of history and imaging if available
Clear written plan with transparent pricing before you commit
No referral needed. No obligation to continue beyond the first visit.
No pressure, no contracts.
We will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don't believe you're a good candidate for this approach. If your condition needs something different, we'll refer you directly.
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