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Heel spurs — calcium deposits on the underside of the heel bone — cause debilitating heel pain that limits walking and activity. Shockwave therapy at Pura Vida is highly effective at breaking down these calcifications and restoring painless movement.
A heel spur is a calcium deposit that forms at the site of chronic fascial tension on the calcaneus (heel bone) — most commonly at the plantar fascia insertion or, less often, at the Achilles tendon insertion. Heel spurs develop over months and years in response to the same biomechanical overload that causes plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy. The spur itself is often not painful — the inflammation of the surrounding soft tissue is the true source of pain. Shockwave therapy, which was originally developed to break down kidney stones, is now recognized as one of the most effective treatments for calcific heel pathology.
Dr. Foss combines the biomechanical correction of plantar fasciitis (pelvic leveling, calcaneal adjustment, calf release) with targeted shockwave therapy at the heel spur site. Shockwave energy disrupts the calcific deposit, stimulates localized blood flow, and activates the body's healing response to remove the calcium and resolve the surrounding inflammation. Class IV laser therapy further reduces pain and promotes tissue repair. Most heel spur patients experience significant pain reduction within 3–6 shockwave sessions.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
For many patients, combining spinal correction with regenerative therapies produces faster and more lasting results. Depending on your condition, Dr. Foss may incorporate one or more of the following:
High-energy acoustic waves penetrate deep into tissue to break up calcifications, stimulate collagen production, and accelerate the body's natural repair process — all without surgery or downtime.
Photobiomodulation with a 10–15W Class IV laser delivers therapeutic light energy deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and speeding healing at the cellular level.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
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Heel spurs are bony projections on the calcaneus, typically forming at the attachment of the plantar fascia (calcaneal spur) in response to chronic traction stress. Spurs often coexist with plantar fasciitis but don't always cause pain — many people have spurs on imaging without symptoms. Pelvic asymmetry, foot mechanics, and prolonged standing drive the underlying overload.
Dr. Foss addresses the underlying biomechanical pattern driving plantar fascia traction: pelvic and lower-extremity correction, foot adjustment, calf and plantar fascia release. SoftWave shockwave therapy has strong evidence for both plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur pain — the regenerative effect substantially reduces symptoms even when the bony spur remains.
Most patients see substantial relief within 6–10 visits with SoftWave added. Chronic heel pain often needs 12–16 visits for full resolution. The bony spur itself doesn't disappear but typically becomes asymptomatic with appropriate care.
Yes. The techniques used are gentle and well-tolerated. SoftWave is FDA-cleared with excellent safety. Dr. Foss screens for alternative diagnoses (stress fracture, neuropathy, tarsal tunnel syndrome) when heel pain doesn't fit a typical plantar pattern.
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