Chronic Pain and Neuropathies

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain and results from inflammation and degeneration of the plantar fascia, a fundamental fibrous structure responsible for the stability and biomechanics of the plantar arch. This condition usually develops due to repetitive mechanical overload, microtrauma, biomechanical abnormalities, or excessive tension of the plantar fascia, and may progress to chronic degenerative changes.

It is especially common in individuals with intense physical activity, runners, patients with gait abnormalities, obesity, or prolonged standing. In many cases, the pain may become chronic and significantly limit walking and daily activities.

Most Common Symptoms

Symptoms are typically localized to the plantar aspect of the heel and may worsen during certain activities or after periods of rest.

The most common symptoms include:

Pain in the sole of the foot and heel region
Severe pain during the first steps in the morning
Pain after prolonged periods of rest
Worsening pain with walking or physical activity
Sensation of plantar tightness or stiffness
Tenderness on palpation of the calcaneal insertion
Functional limitation and difficulty walking
Associated muscular overload in the foot and leg

In chronic stages, it may be associated with fascial degeneration, fibrosis, and the development of calcaneal enthesopathy.

Advanced Diagnosis

Diagnosis requires a detailed clinical and biomechanical assessment together with imaging studies aimed at evaluating the condition of the plantar fascia and excluding other causes of foot pain.

Specialized Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

At Clínica VERTEBRA, we provide a comprehensive and personalized approach aimed at reducing pain, correcting biomechanical factors, and promoting the biological recovery of the plantar fascia through advanced, minimally invasive techniques.

Treatment options may include:

Medical and anti-inflammatory treatment
Specialized Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy
Stretching and Functional Rehabilitation
Orthotic Insoles and Biomechanical Correction
Manual Therapy and Muscle Release Techniques
Precision Image-Guided Infiltration Treatments
Biological Therapies and Regenerative Medicine
Radiofrequency Techniques
Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Techniques

Regenerative therapies may help stimulate tissue repair, reduce chronic inflammation, and improve functional recovery in selected patients.

At VERTEBRA SpinePain & Regenerative SURGERY CENTERS, we have extensive expertise in the diagnosis and interventional treatment of musculoskeletal and degenerative foot disorders, using high-precision ultrasound-guided techniques together with personalized therapeutic protocols.

Our goal is to provide effective, safe, and minimally invasive treatments that relieve pain, restore function, and facilitate a return to daily, occupational, and sports activities with the highest level of diagnostic and therapeutic precision.