Plantar Fasciitis Specialists
🏃 Plantar Fasciitis Specialists • New Jersey
That first-step heel pain? We fix it.
You shouldn’t have to hobble out of bed every morning or cut your runs short. Plantar fasciitis is fixable—when you treat the cause, not just the symptoms. Most runners are back to pain-free miles in 6-8 weeks.
Sound Familiar?
You’ve Tried the Usual Stuff
Frozen water bottles. Stretching your calves. Night splints. Maybe even cortisone shots. The pain gets a little better… then comes right back.
That’s because plantar fasciitis isn’t really a foot problem.
It’s usually a loading problem—your calf, ankle mobility, or hip strength isn’t handling the demand of running. The plantar fascia just takes the hit. Stretching the symptom doesn’t fix the cause.
- Sharp heel pain with first steps in the morning
- Pain that eases up, then returns after sitting
- Worse after runs, not during
- Tender spot right at the heel
- Been dealing with it for weeks or months
If that’s you, you’re in the right place.
How We Fix It
Treat the Cause. Not Just the Heel.
We don’t just roll out your foot and send you home. We find why it happened and fix that.
1. Full Gait Analysis
Wearable sensors capture how you run—foot strike, loading rate, push-off mechanics. We see exactly where the overload is happening. Usually it’s not where you think.
2. Ankle & Calf Assessment
Limited ankle mobility is one of the biggest drivers of plantar fasciitis. We measure it, test your calf strength, and find the restrictions causing your foot to compensate.
3. Hands-On Treatment
Manual therapy to the foot, calf, and ankle to reduce pain and restore mobility. Dry needling if needed. Real tissue work—not just ultrasound and stretches.
4. Load Management & Strengthening
Progressive calf and foot strengthening to build tolerance. We get you running again smartly—not too fast, not too slow. A clear plan to return without setbacks.
“Most important—overcoming injuries. I decided to extend my visits.”
— Steven K., 5K-10K Runner
“They helped me create a new training plan for my next challenge.”
— Jacob B., Ultra Runner
Ready to Run Without Heel Pain?
Book a free 15-minute consult. We’ll talk through what’s going on, what it takes to fix it, and whether we’re the right fit.
Or call us directly
Insurance questions? Many patients use out-of-network benefits. We’ll help you check.
Two NJ Locations
Find Us
SHORE STRIDE RUNNING LAB
Part of Mana Physical Therapy • Running Injury Specialists