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Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Mission Viejo
We look for the cause of your heel pain and build a plan around it, with modern options such as shockwave therapy, regenerative injections and custom orthotics.
What Causes Heel Pain?
Heel pain is one of the most common reasons patients see a podiatrist, and plantar fasciitis is a frequent cause. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue along the bottom of the foot; when it becomes irritated, the heel can hurt with your first steps in the morning or after standing for a long time.
Footwear, activity level, foot structure and how you walk can all play a part. Rather than a quick injection and a follow-up, Dr. McGrath looks at the cause and builds a plan around it.
Treatment Options at Alto
Options are combined into a plan that fits your diagnosis, how long you have had symptoms and your goals.
Foundation
- Evaluation of gait, footwear and activity
- X-ray and ultrasound as indicated at your consultation
- Custom orthotics to take load off the inflamed tissue
Non-Surgical Therapies
- Shockwave therapy
- PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections
- Ultrasound-guided biologic injections
- Laser and red light therapy
Care Led by What You Need
Dr. Ben McGrath, DPM, FACFAS, is a dual board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and regenerative medicine. Working outside insurance means visits built around your questions, and treatment guided by what you need rather than what a plan will authorize.
Patients come from Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and San Clemente. Care is available in English and Spanish.
Direct-Pay Pricing, Listed Up Front
Alto is a direct-pay practice. We do not bill insurance, payment is collected at the time of your visit, and HSA, FSA and payment plans are available.
Office Visits
Pricing reflects current rates and will be confirmed during your first consultation. You have the right to receive a written Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.
Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis FAQ
If heel pain keeps coming back, lasts more than a few weeks, or changes how you walk, a podiatrist can find the cause. Plantar fasciitis is a frequent cause, but not the only one, so a proper evaluation comes before any treatment plan.
It depends on the cause and how long you have had symptoms. At Alto, plans can combine footwear and activity changes, custom orthotics and regenerative options such as shockwave therapy, PRP or biologic injections. Dr. McGrath explains the options and their cost before you commit.
Yes. Shockwave therapy is one of the regenerative therapies Alto offers, and it is often part of treatment plans for plantar fasciitis and heel pain. Whether it fits your case is decided at your consultation.
Alto is a direct-pay practice and does not bill insurance. Prices are listed up front, HSA and FSA funds apply, and payment plans are available for larger packages.
Many patients start with a short call with our patient coordinator. At the consultation, Dr. McGrath reviews your history, how you stand and walk and your footwear, with X-ray and ultrasound as indicated, then builds a clear plan.
This page is general information, not medical advice. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
Start with a Quick Call
A quick 10-minute call to talk through your heel pain, explain pricing and schedule your visit with Dr. McGrath.