Bring the context.
Share prior care, existing diagnoses and a medication list. Bring relevant reports when available.
← What We TreatYour next step.
PLANTAR FASCIITIS & HEEL PAIN · MERRICK, NY
Your next step.
More comfortably considered.
Discuss heel discomfort that makes the first steps of the day, work or exercise difficult.
UNDERSTANDING THE CONCERN
How do those first steps feel?
The plantar fascia supports the arch along the bottom of the foot. Plantar fasciitis commonly causes discomfort near the heel, especially with the first steps after rest. Heel pain has other possible causes, so an examination helps distinguish among them.
Describe your first steps in the morning, time spent standing and changes in activity or footwear. Tell Dr. Veltre about previous care and whether pain is limited to the heel or extends elsewhere.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
The details matter.
Tell us what you feel.
Use these examples to describe your concern. Similar symptoms can have different causes; this list is not a diagnosis.
- Pain near the bottom of the heel
- Discomfort with the first steps after rest
- Heel pain after activity
- Tenderness that affects comfortable walking
YOUR CARE AT CLOUD 9
Understand your options.
Choose your next step.
SoftWave may be considered for selected plantar fascia or tendon concerns after your evaluation. Dr. Veltre will discuss whether the symptom pattern fits the approach, what other assessment may be needed and how to think about ongoing visits.
Ask about suitability, alternatives, cost and the recommendation for future visits. Our team will explain what is included so you can make an informed decision.
Learn about SoftWave ↗YOUR FIRST CONVERSATION
A thoughtful start.
A clearer next step.
Make it personal.
Tell Dr. Veltre what you want to do more comfortably and the questions you want answered.
Leave with direction.
Discuss what fits your case, whether further assessment is needed and the recommendation before you begin.
The $59 new patient visit includes a consultation, examination and first SoftWave treatment when clinically appropriate. Further care is discussed separately.
QUESTIONS ABOUT PLANTAR FASCIITIS & HEEL PAIN
A little more
clarity.
Does a heel spur always explain the pain?
No. Heel spurs can exist without pain. Assessment is needed to understand the source of your symptoms.
Why does the first step after rest matter?
Pain with the first steps after rest is a common plantar fasciitis pattern, but it does not establish the diagnosis by itself.
Can I ask about SoftWave?
Yes. The introductory new patient visit is an opportunity to discuss suitability. Treatment is included when clinically appropriate.
Patient education: AAOS OrthoInfo ↗
CLOUD 9 · MERRICK, LONG ISLAND
Your next step.
A conversation.
Tell us what brings you in. We’ll help you understand your options.