Does your first step out of bed in the morning feel like walking on a nail? If you are nodding your head, you know the specific misery of heel pain. Whether it’s the sharp stab of Plantar Fasciitis or the burning ache of Achilles Tendonitis, chronic foot pain doesn’t just hurt your feet—it stops your life.
For years, the standard advice has been “wait and see,” endless stretching, painful cortisone shots, or even invasive surgery. But at Meridian Podiatry, we believe in a different approach: Regenerative Healing.
We are proud to offer EPAT (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology)—often called Shockwave Therapy—a breakthrough, non-invasive treatment that fixes the root cause of your pain without a single incision.
What is Shockwave Therapy (EPAT)?
Don’t let the name scare you. “Shockwave” refers to high-energy acoustic pressure waves (sound waves), not electrical shocks.
When applied to the area of pain, these sound waves penetrate deep into the damaged tissue. This creates “micro-trauma” that wakes up your body’s natural repair system. It signals your brain to:
- Increase blood flow to the area (bringing oxygen and nutrients).
- Break up scar tissue and calcifications (like bone spurs).
- Stimulate new cell growth to repair the damaged tendon or fascia.
Think of it as hitting the “restart” button on a healing process that has stalled.
What Does It Treat?
Shockwave therapy is FDA-cleared and highly effective for connective tissue disorders, including:
- Plantar Fasciitis (Heel pain)
- Achilles Tendonitis (Pain in the back of the heel/ankle)
- Morton’s Neuroma (Nerve pain in the ball of the foot)
- Shin Splints
- Chronic muscle pain/trigger points
Why Patients Choose Shockwave at Meridian
We find that many of our patients are tired of “masking” the pain with medication and want to actually fix it.
- No Downtime: You walk out of the office the same way you walked in. You can go right back to work or your daily routine.
- Non-Invasive: No needles, no scalpels, no anesthesia.
- Fast Treatment: Sessions typically take only 10-15 minutes.
- Holistic Synergy: It pairs perfectly with our other regenerative treatments, like Class IV Laser Therapy, to speed up recovery even further.
What to Expect
Most patients require a series of 3 to 5 treatments, spaced one week apart. While some patients feel immediate relief after the first session, the true magic happens over the following weeks as your new, healthy tissue generates.
Ready to Take the First Step?
You don’t have to live with heel pain forever. Let’s help your body heal itself.
📍 Visit Us: Meridian Podiatry 4123 University Blvd S, Suite F Jacksonville, FL 32216
📞 Schedule Your Assessment: Call us at (904) 701-3140 or visit meridianpodiatryclinic.com to book your appointment with Dr. Robinson today.
