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Plantar fasciitis — stabbing heel and arch pain with your first steps in the morning — is one of the most common and frustrating foot conditions. At Pura Vida, we treat both the foot and the underlying pelvic mechanics driving it.
The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue running along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes. When subjected to excessive tension — from overpronation, pelvic imbalance, tight calf muscles, or repetitive impact — the fascia develops microtears at its calcaneal (heel bone) insertion, leading to inflammation and pain. The characteristic morning pain occurs because the fascia tightens overnight, and the first weight-bearing steps re-tear the healing tissue. Traditional treatments address only the foot, but lasting resolution requires correcting the pelvic and lumbar mechanics that create abnormal foot loading.
Dr. Foss addresses plantar fasciitis at multiple levels. Pelvic balancing via SOT corrects the upstream biomechanical cause of abnormal foot loading. Foot and ankle adjustments restore proper calcaneal alignment, reducing fascia tension. Soft-tissue work on the calf and Achilles tendon addresses the downstream muscle tightness that perpetuates the condition. This chiropractic foundation is then paired with regenerative therapies targeting the plantar fascia insertion directly to accelerate tissue healing.
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.
Patented unfocused shock waves spread over a broad treatment area to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and activate stem cells — promoting cellular regeneration and long-term pain relief.
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.
We are insurance friendly. Bring your insurance card and ID to the office to verify how your insurance can contribute to your care. New patient appointments are available promptly.
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Plantar fasciitis develops when the plantar fascia — the thick connective tissue running along the bottom of the foot — becomes chronically inflamed from repetitive overload. Contributing factors include pelvic asymmetry that loads one leg more than the other, foot pronation, calf tightness, sudden activity increases, and inadequate footwear.
Dr. Foss treats plantar fasciitis as a kinetic chain problem, not just a foot problem. SOT pelvic and lumbar adjustments correct the asymmetric leg-length loading driving the fascia overload. Foot and ankle adjustments restore proper biomechanics. SoftWave shockwave therapy has strong published evidence for plantar fasciitis and dramatically shortens healing time when added to chiropractic care.
Plantar fasciitis responds well to combined SOT and SoftWave therapy — most patients see significant relief within 6–10 visits over 4–6 weeks. SoftWave's regenerative effect on the fascia produces lasting improvement that simple symptom management often doesn't. Chronic cases (>1 year) may require 12–16 visits for full resolution.
Yes. The chiropractic adjustments involved are low-force and well-tolerated. SoftWave shockwave therapy has an excellent safety profile and is FDA-cleared for musculoskeletal conditions including plantar fasciitis. Dr. Foss screens for plantar fascia rupture or alternative diagnoses (heel spur, stress fracture, neuropathy) before initiating shockwave protocols.
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