Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spur Treatment Calgary – Osteo Health

Gentle. Effective. Clinically proven. Designed to relieve pain and restore pain-free movement.

If your heels hurt when you wake up, if every step feels stabbing or burning, or if walking and standing interferes with your life — our expert team can help.
At Osteo Health Calgary, we combine shockwave therapy, osteopathic manual therapy, and therapeutic massage to treat both the symptoms and the root causes of your foot pain.

What Is Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spur Pain?

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the thick band of tissue (plantar fascia) that runs across the bottom of your foot.
Heel spurs are small calcium deposits on the heel bone that often form due to chronic tension in the plantar fascia.

These conditions commonly cause:

Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning
Pain that gets worse after prolonged standing or walking
Burning or tenderness in the arch and heel
Difficulty with everyday activities

This pain can make even simple movements feel impossible.

Why Our Treatment Works Better

We use a multi-modal approach that accelerates healing, calms pain, and restores proper foot mechanics:

💥 Shockwave Therapy

A clinically validated, non-invasive treatment that:
✔ Breaks down scar tissue
✔ Reduces chronic inflammation
✔ Increases local blood flow
✔ Stimulates tissue repair

👐 Manual Osteopathy

Our osteopaths assess and correct structural imbalances in the feet, ankles, calves, knees and hips that contribute to plantar pain.
You’ll receive gentle, hands-on work that restores mobility and alignment.

💆‍♂️ Therapeutic Massage

Focused on muscles, tendons, calves, and the plantar fascia itself to:
✔ Release tight tissue
✔ Improve circulation
✔ Reduce tension and pain
✔ Prepare the foot for shockwave work

Together, these therapies deliver results that last — not just temporary pain relief.

What to Expect From Your Program

We recommend a structured series of 4 weekly treatments for predictable and lasting improvement.

Clients typically experience:

✔ Reduced pain after 1–2 sessions
✔ Increased mobility
✔ Easier walking & standing
✔ Stronger tissue and fewer flare-ups

Your practitioner will tailor the exact plan to your symptoms and goals.

👣 Conditions We Treat

We help with:

✨Plantar fasciitis

✨Heel spur pain

✨Arch tenderness

✨Chronic heel inflammation

✨Achilles tightness

✨Post-exercise foot pain

✨Pain after long walks or standing

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Why Choose Osteo Health Calgary?

Experienced manual osteopaths and massage therapists trained in foot biomechanics
Personalized treatment plans — not cookie-cutter care
Calm, supportive clinic environment
Direct online booking and transparent pricing
Covered under most insurer plans

📍 Conveniently Located in South Calgary.

Osteo Health proudly serves:
Midnapore, Shawnessy, Somerset, Evergreen, Sundance, Walden, Legacy, Seton, Cranston, Auburn Bay, Mahogany, McKenzie Towne and surrounding Calgary communities.

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What to Expect in a Session

Every visit includes:

📍 Warm welcome & settling time — we meet your child where they are
📍 Observation of movement, tension, and body cues
📍 Gentle hands-on techniques to support balance
📍 Parent education & simple home activities
📍 Progress tracking over time

Kids relax, play, or engage how they choose — there’s no pressure to “perform.”

💡FAQ — Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spur Treatment

What causes plantar fasciitis and heel spurs?

Plantar fasciitis is usually caused by repetitive stress on the plantar fascia — the thick ligament that supports your arch.
This stress can come from:

Long hours of standing
Walking on hard floors
Flat feet or high arches
Tight calves or Achilles tendon
Poor footwear
Overuse (walking/running)

Heel spurs often form when plantar fasciitis becomes chronic.

How many treatments do I need?

Our structured program includes 4 weekly treatments.
Most clients notice improvement after their first or second session, with full results by week 4.

Does shockwave therapy hurt?

Shockwave therapy may create a mild tapping sensation, but it is well tolerated.
Most clients describe it as intense but manageable, and the discomfort decreases as the tissue heals.

What happens during the appointment?

✔ Assessment of your foot, ankle, and lower body mechanics
✔ Osteopathic manual therapy or Therapeutic massage to calves, Achilles, and plantar fascia
✔ Shockwave therapy application
✔ Home-care instructions to support healing

Is the treatment covered by insurance?

Treatments are billed under:

Osteopathy benefits (if provided by Manual Osteopath)
Massage Therapy (if provided by RMT)

Shockwave therapy is included at no extra cost.

We recommend checking your plan for coverage details.

Can plantar fasciitis heal on its own?

Sometimes mild cases improve with rest, but most chronic cases require treatment.
Without proper care, pain can last months — sometimes years — and may develop into a persistent heel spur.

Is this treatment safe for seniors?

It depends on your health condition. We always tailor our protocol for seniors.
We treat many seniors experiencing chronic heel and arch pain, and the multi-modal approach (osteopathy + massage + shockwave and other) is gentle, safe, and highly effective.

What results can I expect?

Most people experience:
✔ Less pain in the morning
✔ Improved walking and standing
✔ Reduced inflammation
✔ Better mobility
✔ Less reliance on pain medications

With consistency, results continue to improve even after treatment ends.

What should I wear to the appointment?

Loose pants or leggings that can be rolled above the calf.
We need access to the foot, ankle, and lower leg.

When should I NOT receive shockwave therapy?

Shockwave may not be suitable if you have:

Blood clotting disorders
Active infection
Open wounds
Recent steroid injection in the area
Pregnancy (depending on location, we assess case by case)
Cardiac pacemaker
Other

Your practitioner will review all contraindications at your first visit.

Do I need orthotics?

Not always.
Some clients benefit from supportive footwear or insoles, but we first aim to:

Reduce inflammation
Improve foot mechanics
Address tightness and muscle imbalance

Orthotics may be recommended only if needed.

Can I continue walking or exercising?

Yes — but avoid high-impact activity (like running) until pain decreases.
Walking, gym workouts, and movement are generally safe, and we will guide you on what to modify or avoid.

⚡ Ready to Walk Pain-Free Again?

✨ Don’t let heel pain slow your life down!!!

📅 Book Your Appointment with Our Specialist!

Limited new‑patient slots per week to ensure personalised care.