Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis
Learn more about heel pain and plantar fasciitis care at Wigley Feet in North Miami Beach.
Overview
What Is Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is an inflammation of the plantar fascia — the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes. Pain is often sharpest with the first steps in the morning or after sitting, and may ease with activity before returning later in the day. Contributing factors include foot structure (flat feet or high arches), tight calf muscles, time spent standing, unsupportive footwear, and weight. Most patients improve with conservative care; procedures are reserved for chronic cases.
Patient Education
Watch: Understanding Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
A short educational video will help explain the condition, why it happens, and what treatment usually looks like.
Procedure education video coming soon
This video section is reserved for Wigley Feet educational content.
Transcript
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Download patient education PDF
Printable 2-page handout on Wigley Feet letterhead.
The video content is for general education only and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Procedure recommendations depend on examination, imaging, medical history, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment.
Who May Benefit?
- Anyone with pain under the heel or arch, especially with first steps in the morning
- Patients whose heel pain returns after standing, walking, or exercise
- Those who have tried rest or new shoes without lasting relief
When to Seek Care
- Heel pain lasting more than a couple of weeks
- Sharp first-step pain in the morning or after rest
- Pain that limits work, exercise, or daily activity
- Heel pain with numbness, tingling, or swelling
How Wigley Feet Evaluates This Condition
- Examination of the heel, arch, and calf flexibility
- Review of footwear, activity, and symptom pattern
- X-rays or additional imaging when needed to rule out other causes such as stress fracture or heel spurs
Treatment Options
- Stretching program for the plantar fascia and calf
- Supportive footwear, over-the-counter or custom orthotics
- Icing, anti-inflammatory measures, and activity modification
- Night splints, injections, or physical therapy when appropriate
- Procedural options for chronic cases that do not respond to conservative care
Where Is This Procedure Performed?
Depending on the patient, procedure complexity, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, and physician judgment, eligible procedures may be performed through one of two coordinated surgical pathways at Wigley Feet.
Wigley Feet Surgical Suite
In-house AAAASF-certified office-based surgical suite.
Select eligible procedures may be performed in our in-house office-based Surgical Suite, keeping consultation, treatment, and follow-up coordinated through Wigley Feet.
Learn morePalmetto Lakes Surgical Center
Joint Commission-accredited outpatient ambulatory surgical center partner in Miami.
Some procedures may be better suited for an outpatient ambulatory surgical center. Through our partnership with Palmetto Lakes Surgical Center, a Joint Commission-accredited ambulatory surgical center in Miami, we can coordinate ASC-based surgical care when appropriate.
Learn moreThe surgical setting is determined after consultation and is based on safety, medical appropriateness, procedure type, anesthesia requirements, insurance requirements, and physician judgment.
What to Expect
- 1A personalized plan based on your exam — most patients improve without surgery
- 2Guidance on stretching, footwear, and activity
- 3Step-up options if pain persists, reviewed with your physician
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about heel pain / plantar fasciitis at the Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Request a Surgical Consultation
To find out whether this procedure is appropriate for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stephen Wigley IV and the Wigley Feet care team.
The information on this page is educational and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for office-based surgery or procedures. Final treatment recommendations depend on examination, diagnosis, imaging, medical history, circulation status, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.