Shockwave and Class IV Laser Therapy: A Powerful Duo for Treating Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common and stubborn causes of heel pain. If you've been waking up with sharp pain under your foot or struggling with discomfort that limits your daily activities, you're not alone.
At Mountain Health and Performance, we understand how frustrating it can be when pain lingers despite rest, stretching, and traditional treatments.
That's why we offer a powerful, proven combination: Shockwave Therapy and Class IV Laser Therapy. Together, these advanced therapies help stimulate healing, reduce inflammation, and get you back on your feet faster.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick band of tissue that supports your arch — the plantar fascia — becomes irritated and inflamed.
Symptoms often include:
Sharp heel pain, especially with your first steps in the morning
Discomfort after periods of rest
Tenderness along the bottom of the foot
Plantar fasciitis can be notoriously difficult to heal because the foot is under constant use. Without the right treatment approach, the condition can become chronic and severely impact quality of life.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy uses high-energy sound waves to target damaged tissues. It works by:
Stimulating blood flow to the area
Breaking down scar tissue and calcifications
Triggering your body’s natural healing response
Research shows that Shockwave is highly effective for chronic plantar fasciitis, often succeeding where traditional treatments have failed. Most patients experience noticeable pain relief and improved mobility after just a few sessions and long term healing will occur in the months following the treatment plan.
What Is Class IV Laser Therapy?
Class IV Laser Therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that delivers concentrated light energy deep into tissues.
The laser works at a cellular level by:
Reducing inflammation
Accelerating tissue repair
Enhancing circulation
Unlike lower-powered lasers, a Class IV laser penetrates deeper, reaching areas traditional therapies often miss. Treatments are comfortable, soothing, and non-invasive — and they enhance your body’s ability to heal naturally.
Why Combining These Treatments Works Even Better
While Shockwave Therapy and Laser Therapy are both effective individually, combining them offers even greater results.
Shockwave kickstarts the healing process by stimulating tissue repair and breaking up chronic adhesions.
Laser Therapy reduces inflammation, calms irritated tissues, and speeds up cellular regeneration.
Together, they create a comprehensive healing environment — addressing both the cause of your pain and the inflammation that keeps it going.
This dual approach is especially beneficial for patients with long-standing, stubborn plantar fasciitis who haven't seen success with other treatments.
What to Expect During Treatment
At Mountain Health and Performance, your care plan is personalized to your needs.
Typically, a course of Shockwave and Laser Therapy involves several sessions spaced over a few weeks.
Shockwave treatments take only a few minutes and can cause mild discomfort (similar to a deep tissue massage), but many patients find it very tolerable.
Some individuals feel temporary soreness or a slight flare-up after sessions — this is a normal part of the body’s healing response.
Laser treatments feel warm and relaxing, with no discomfort.
There’s little to no downtime after treatments, and improvements often build with each session.
True tissue healing and long-lasting relief typically continue to progress even after the treatment series has ended.
Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Living
If heel pain is limiting your life, it’s time for a different approach. At Mountain Health and Performance, we've been helping patients move better and feel better for over 25 years with evidence-based, innovative care. To our knowledge, we’re the only clinic offering both these services in North Vancouver.
Our experienced team is here to guide you toward lasting relief with treatments that work.
Ready to take the first step?
Contact us today to book your consultation and find out if Shockwave and Class IV Laser Therapy are right for you.
Dr. Amy Wiggins
BKin, DC
North Vancouver Chiropractor
