Is shockwave therapy suitable for every type of heel pain?

No, not always. We carry out an initial consultation to review your symptoms, medical history, and the painful area before deciding if it is an appropriate option.

What happens at a shockwave therapy consultation?

We discuss your symptoms, review your medical history, examine the sore area, and consider any treatment you have already tried. We then explain the proposed treatment and whether a planned course of appointments is recommended.

Will I need more than one shockwave therapy appointment?

Often, treatment is delivered as a course rather than a single visit. We review your progress throughout and can recommend follow-up sessions when they are appropriate.

Podiatrist delivering shockwave therapy to treat heel pain in clinic

Shockwave therapy for heel pain in Kettering with suitability checks

Initial suitability consultation. Planned course of treatment. Progress reviewed throughout.

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Our key strengths

We assess before we advise

We do not rush straight into treatment. We first check if shockwave therapy is clinically suitable for your heel pain.

Your symptoms guide the plan

Our recommendations are based on your symptoms and overall health. That gives you a treatment plan with a clear clinical reason behind it.

Progress stays under review

We monitor how you're doing throughout the programme. If needed, we can discuss follow-up care or a different treatment path at Kettering Foot Health Clinic.

A considered approach to stubborn heel pain

We use shockwave therapy for heel pain as a non-invasive option when persistent foot pain has not settled with simpler measures. An initial consultation helps us assess whether this treatment is suitable for your symptoms, medical history, and overall health.

We examine the painful area, talk through what you've already tried, and explain what the treatment is designed to do. It helps with ongoing plantar fasciitis and similar heel problems, because the right plan depends on how long the pain has been there and how it affects your walking. Diabetic foot care is also available where appropriate.

You'll know what the procedure involves before anything starts, including the sensations you may notice during treatment. We provide this service at Kettering Foot Health Clinic, with recommendations shaped around your condition rather than guesswork.

Practitioner applying shockwave therapy device to patient heel for pain relief

Podiatrist positioning patient leg before administering shockwave therapy

Giles Batchelor, Google

I visited today for the first time, and couldn't be happier with the service received. Nicola was friendly and welcoming, and put me at ease very quickly. She went through a thorough consultation prior to starting treatment and then worked quickly and efficiently on my feet. The treatment room was spacious and well equipped, spotlessly clean and very good hygiene practices were followed. Alongside the treatment good advice was provided for ongoing foot care and although a product was recommended for purchase to assist with treatment on my nail there was no pushy sales. I will definitely return, and recommend the Kettering Foot Health clinic to family and friends.

What happens before and during treatment

Your first appointment is about building a clear picture of the problem before we recommend anything. We review your symptoms in detail, look at previous treatments, and check the area causing pain so we can judge clinical suitability properly. Contact us for more information.

If shockwave treatment is appropriate, we explain the planned course of appointments and how we will monitor your progress as you go. Some people need follow-up sessions to support the treatment programme, and we discuss this openly from the start. If your symptoms point to a different route, we can talk through alternative or additional options at Kettering Foot Health Clinic.

What you can expect from the process

Non-invasive treatment option
Considered for plantar fasciitis
Suitable for ongoing heel pain
Initial consultation required first
Symptoms and history reviewed
Painful area examined carefully at Kettering Foot Health Clinic
Previous treatments taken into account
Follow-up treatments available

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Let's talk through your heel pain properly

Call Kettering Foot Health Clinic to see if shockwave therapy for heel pain is right for you.