We help Des Moines patients find lasting relief from plantar fasciitis and heel pain with personalized, hands-on care and non-invasive treatment.
Located inside MercyOne Health Plaza
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Pain on the bottom of the foot, especially near the heel
Pain that's worse with your first steps in the morning or after sitting
Stiffness or tightness in the heel or arch
Aching or burning in the foot
Swelling or redness in the affected foot
Trouble walking or running, especially on hard surfaces
Pain that gets worse with activity and better with rest
Numbness or tingling in the foot in some cases
At DSM Core Chiropractic + Pain Therapy, our goal is to ease the tension pulling on your plantar fascia and help you walk and move without pain.
Plantar fasciitis happens when the plantar fascia, the tough tissue along the bottom of your foot, gets inflamed. The pain is usually near the heel but can show up in the arch or near the ball of the foot. Here’s the thing: it’s not just a foot problem. Tight calves, hamstrings and glutes can all add to the strain. That’s why we treat the whole chain, not just the heel. Many patients come to us after trying injections, inserts or night braces, and find real relief with hands-on care.
Deep tissue therapy to loosen the plantar fascia and the tight tissue around the heel and arch.
Hands-on work on the muscles up the leg that pull on the foot and add to heel pain.
Guided stretches to improve flexibility in the foot, ankle and calf.
Exercises to strengthen the foot and lower leg so they better handle daily activity.
Tips on shoes, training load and daily habits to help prevent future flare-ups.
Many cases of plantar fasciitis respond well to conservative care, but some need a closer look. If necessary, we can order diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, which can show a heel spur, or an MRI to better understand what’s causing your pain.
If chiropractic care is not the best option for your condition, we will coordinate care and refer you to a trusted specialist within our network so you get the right treatment at the right time.
Our team is here to help you get back to doing what you love. Same-day appointments are often available.
We provide care for patients throughout Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Clive, Waukee, and surrounding communities.
Iowa's only hospital-based chiropractic clinic, located inside MercyOne Health Plaza.
We work closely with medical providers to create a personalized plan designed around your goals and overall health.
Our goal is to reduce your pain, improve your function, and help you stay active for the long term.
