Plantar Fasciitis Injections

Urban Spine and Joint in Jersey City offers image-guided plantar fasciitis injections to relieve chronic heel pain and inflammation. Corticosteroid injections are an effective, minimally invasive treatment for patients with persistent plantar fasciitis who have not improved with conservative therapy.

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It develops when the plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue connecting the heel bone to the toes—becomes inflamed, irritated, or develops microscopic tears.

What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis causes sharp, stabbing heel pain, typically:

  1. Worse in the morning
  2. More intense after prolonged sitting or rest
  3. Triggered by standing after inactivity
  4. Aggravated by long periods on the feet

The condition is common among runners, athletes, healthcare workers, retail workers, and individuals with flat feet, high arches, or prolonged standing occupations.

Chronic plantar fasciitis can significantly limit mobility and reduce quality of life.

What Is a Plantar Fasciitis Injection?

A plantar fasciitis injection involves delivering corticosteroid medication, often combined with a local anesthetic, directly into the inflamed portion of the plantar fascia.

The goals of injection therapy are to:

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Relieve heel pain
  • Improve mobility
  • Allow participation in physical therapy
  • Prevent progression of chronic symptoms

At Urban Spine and Joint, injections are performed using advanced imaging guidance to ensure precise placement and maximize effectiveness.

Who Is a Candidate for a Plantar Fasciitis Injection?

A plantar fasciitis injection involves delivering corticosteroid medication, often combined with a local anesthetic, directly into the inflamed portion of the plantar fascia.

The goals of injection therapy are to:

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Relieve heel pain
  • Improve mobility
  • Allow participation in physical therapy
  • Prevent progression of chronic symptoms

At Urban Spine and Joint, injections are performed using advanced imaging guidance to ensure precise placement and maximize effectiveness.

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How the Procedure Is Performed

Plantar fasciitis injections are performed in an outpatient setting and typically take only a few minutes.

The procedure includes:

  1. Cleaning and sterilizing the heel area
  2. Administering local anesthetic for comfort
  3. Using imaging guidance to identify the most inflamed region of the plantar fascia
  4. Injecting a mixture of corticosteroid and anesthetic into the targeted tissue

Many patients experience immediate pain relief from the anesthetic, with the corticosteroid providing longer-lasting anti-inflammatory effects over the following days.

Benefits of Plantar Fasciitis Injections

  • Rapid reduction of heel pain
  • Decreased inflammation of the plantar fascia
  • Minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment
  • Improved tolerance for physical therapy
  • Short recovery time
  • Image-guided precision for optimal results

Begin your journey to recovery.

Reach out to our specialists to schedule an initial consultation. We’ll carefully review your symptoms and match you with the right expert for your specific condition.

CLINIC LOCATION

100 Town Square Place, Suite 405
Jersey City, NJ 07310

DIRECT CONTACT

(908) 665-1938
infor@urbanspinejoint.com

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