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Frustrated With Heel Pain? This Home Program is For You

For weeks or even months, you’ve been complaining a lot about your heel pain. You might be wondering is this plantar fasciitis? Should I rest more? Get new shoes? Many people feel stuck because they don’t fully understand what’s going on or what are the available treatments.

Instead of guessing, a ...

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Plantar Fasciitis & Achilles Tendonitis: What Actually Works (Podiatrist Guide)

Heel Pain That Won’t Go Away? Here’s What Actually Works

If you’ve been dealing with heel pain for weeks—or even months—you’re not alone.

Conditions like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis affect millions of people every year. But here’s the frustrating part:

👉 Most people try multiple tre...

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Plantar Fasciitis Prevention for Runners: Preseason Tips That Work

If you’re a runner, you’ve most probably heard of plantar fasciitis, or experienced it yourself. It’s one of the most common causes of heel pain among athletes, including runners, especially as training ramps up before a new season.

You may notice the first signs as a sharp pain in the heel when ta...

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PRP vs. Amnio vs. Shockwave: Which Treatment Works Best for Achilles Tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis?

Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis are two of the most common causes of heel pain. Some people start with rest, stretching, ice, supportive shoes, or physical therapy. While those solutions give relief to a lot of patients, they don’t always fully resolve the pain, especially when symptoms ha...

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Your Guide to Night Splints for Plantar Fasciitis & Achilles Tendonitis

Heel pain or ankle stiffness can be frustrating, especially when waking up in the morning starts with discomfort. For foot conditions like plantar fasciitis (heel pain) or achilles tendonitis, your podiatrist may recommend that you use a night splint. It gently stretches the foot overnight, helping ...

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What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

Foot pain might not seem like a big deal—until it starts messing with your daily routine.

Whether you’re standing long hours at work, running errands, or chasing after kids, persistent heel pain can make every task feel ten times harder. One of the most common reasons? Plantar fasciitis.

What Do...

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Plantar Fasciitis: How to Tell If You Have It and What You Can Do About It

Do you feel a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel when you take your first steps in the morning? This can be a sign of plantar fasciitis. It is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Whether you're a runner, someone who stands for long hours, or just d...

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Who is on Our Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Team?

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What our patients say


“He is so patient and understanding and listened to my questions.”

I was seen by Dr. Pelto in the office for a severely sore toe and back of heel pain. I had some X-rays that shows a broken toe. I also have strained Achilles ten...

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How Do I Treat My Plantar Fasciitis?

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Do you wonder why shoes are shaped the way they are? Shoe manufacturers think feet look like this. I have never seen one like this.

What our patients say


 “Dr. Feldman listed well to my needs”

Dr. Feldman listened well to my needs and was thorough and...
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Best Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis

 Almost everyday a patient comes in with excruciating heel pain, after trying every tip found online and after spending hundreds of dollars in shoes and products that promise a solution for Plantar Fasciitis.

The Central Massachusetts Podiatry doctors recorded a webinar to guide you through what re...

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