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Heel pain & plantar fasciitis relief in Nashua.

That first-steps-in-the-morning stab in the heel is the signature of plantar fasciitis, an irritated band of tissue along the bottom of the foot. It rarely improves on its own while you’re still walking on it all day. Dr. Herner treats the tissue directly and corrects the mechanics that inflamed it in the first place.

Graston Technique treatment for plantar fasciitis at Herner Chiropractic in Nashua, NH

Sound like your heel?

Plantar fasciitis has a pattern most people recognize immediately.

Worst first steps

Sharp heel pain with the first steps out of bed or after sitting, easing as you warm up.

Pain after, not during

Activity feels okay, then the heel aches afterward or the next morning.

Tender arch or heel

A specific tender spot where the heel meets the arch of the foot.

How Dr. Herner treats heel pain.

Treat the irritated tissue, then fix the foot mechanics so it doesn’t come back.

Graston Technique

Instrument-assisted soft-tissue work directly on the plantar fascia, an evidence-based approach for exactly this problem.

Custom foot orthotics

Supports made for your feet, not off-the-shelf inserts, to correct the mechanics that keep re-irritating the fascia.

Joint and gait care

Adjustments for the foot, ankle, and the chain above them so your stride stops feeding the problem.

Common questions.

How long does plantar fasciitis take to heal?

It varies with how long you’ve had it and what your days demand of your feet. Many people improve over several weeks of care; long-standing cases take longer. You’ll get a realistic timeline at the first visit, not a sales pitch.

Will I need custom orthotics?

Not always. If your foot mechanics are driving the irritation, custom orthotics protect the repair, but the exam decides that, and off-the-shelf options are discussed honestly too.

Make the first steps easy again.

Your feet carry everything else, let’s fix them. Book online, or call and we’ll find you a time. Most insurance accepted.

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