Do you cringe at the thought of taking your first steps each morning? That sharp, stabbing pain in your heel is a classic sign of plantar fasciitis. At Family Foot and Ankle Center of South Jersey in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, we understand how this pain limits your life. Dr. Joseph DiMenna offers advanced solutions to help you walk comfortably again.
We specialize in treating plantar fasciitis with modern, noninvasive options. One of our most effective tools is cold laser therapy. This innovative treatment targets pain at the source without needles, surgery, or downtime.
Cold laser therapy is a noninvasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate healing in damaged tissues. Unlike surgical lasers, it does not cut or heat your skin. Instead, the light energy penetrates deep into your heel, triggering a natural cellular healing process.
Low-level laser therapy reduces short-term heel pain. The light stimulates your cells to produce more energy, improve blood flow, and lower inflammation, which can help your body repair the microtears in your plantar fascia.
At our Cherry Hill, New Jersey office, we customize this treatment to your specific needs. Many times, we combine it with other therapies, such as custom orthotics.
Cold laser therapy provides a reliable and measurable reduction in heel pain.
This pain reduction makes it much easier to walk, stretch, and complete your daily activities. While it is not an overnight cure, it accelerates your overall recovery.
We find that patients get the best results when we target multiple areas. Dr. DiMenna applies the laser to your heel anchor point, along your arch, and sometimes your calf muscles.
Most patients require a series of 6 to 12 sessions spaced over a few weeks.
During a session, you will feel absolutely no pain, heat, or vibration. The treatment is comfortable and just takes a few minutes.
Here is what you can expect during a typical visit to our practice:
There are no needles, anesthesia, or recovery periods required.
The therapy is highly safe, though it is not recommended if you are pregnant or have an active malignancy.
There’s no reason to live with chronic heel pain. Our team stands ready to help you find long-lasting relief and get you back on your feet. To learn more about cold laser therapy, contact our team today to schedule a visit to our Cherry Hill, New Jersey office.
