Different types of foot, heel and ankle pain
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
A somatic view of foot inflammation and compensation
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot (the plantar fascia) becomes inflamed or overly tight. It’s often caused by a combination of poor foot mechanics, collapsed arches, muscular imbalances, or prolonged stress on the fascia.
From a somatic perspective, this condition is not isolated—it’s part of a larger system breakdown. When your posture, breath, or walking pattern is off, the plantar fascia absorbs too much strain. Your body adapts—tightening, bracing, compensating—but this leads to chronic pain.
Healing plantar fasciitis, then, isn’t just about ice packs or stretching. It’s about restoring your body’s natural alignment from the ground up.
Walk Comfortably Again—Without Morning Pain
If every step feels like a stabbing pain in your heel or arch—especially first thing in the morning—you’re not alone. Plantar fasciitis can turn simple joys like walking the dog, standing in the kitchen, or getting out of bed into a painful challenge.
We understand how limiting—and discouraging—that pain can be. At Align Renew Thrive, we help you relieve it not just by targeting the symptom, but by addressing the why behind it. With the right alignment work and somatic care, you can restore movement, reduce inflammation, and finally take pain-free steps again.
Achilles Tendonitis
Pain and stiffness at the back of your heel or ankle may signal Achilles tendonitis. Releasing tension patterns and restoring healthy foot mechanics can reduce strain and help you move with confidence again.
Heel Spurs
Heel spurs are bony growths that often develop alongside chronic inflammation in the fascia. The good news: addressing the underlying imbalances and improving alignment often relieves the pain, even when the spur remains.
Ankle Sprains & Instability
Recurring ankle sprains or a sense of “giving way” often means poor sense of balance and weakened stabilizing muscles. Targeted internal awareness and corrective exercises can restore strength, balance, and security to each step.
Arthritis & Joint Stiffness
Stiff, achy ankles and feet don’t have to limit your mobility. Gentle, consistent movement practices reduce inflammation, restore motion, and keep you active at every age.
Your Treatment May Include:
- Somatic neuromuscular re-education
- Fascia and foot tissue mobilization
- Postural alignment retraining
- Breath and weight distribution awareness
- Corrective movement strategies
- Custom orthotics (CPT L3010/L3020) if indicated
Why Dr. Melanie Carlone Can Help
Compassionate care, proven results
Dr. Melanie Carlone, DPT, brings over 30 years of experience, starting in rigorous military practice, helping patients resolve complex foot and leg pain—including stubborn foot conditions like plantar fasciitis. Her somatic approach combines precise physical therapy with nervous system retraining, movement re-education, and postural alignment.
Patients often say they’ve “tried everything”—and then feel relief in just a few sessions with Dr. Carlone. Whether through hands-on therapy, breath-led corrections, or supportive orthotics, she helps your body remember how to move without pain.
✔ Fast relief from stabbing foot pain
✔ Custom orthotics available (if needed)
✔ At-home tools for continued progress
“Dr. Carlone changed all of that. I could hardly walk—now I know how to stay pain-free through posture and movement. Truly life-changing.”
—Leonard K., Business Consultant, Eugene, OR
🦶 Ready to feel the ground again without fear? Schedule your session now.
🌿 You don’t need to live with sharp, burning foot pain. Let’s help you move forward.