Plantar Fasciitis: Fixes That Actually Work

Heel pain got you hobbling? You’re not alone—plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting nearly 1 in 10 adults. In this episode of The PTCH Podcast, Dr. Jason Young, DC, and Dr. Kathy Lynch, DPT, break down everything you need to know about plantar fasciitis—what it really is, how it’s often misdiagnosed, and which treatments actually work.We’ll bust the biggest myths (spoiler: heel spurs aren’t the villain), explore common misdiagnoses like fat pad atrophy and tarsal tunnel syndrome, and give you the low-down on old wives’ tales and “miracle” cures. Plus, we dive deep into extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)—how it works, what the research really says, and whether it might be the game-changer for stubborn, chronic plantar fasciitis.Stick around for our trivia game “All About the Foot,” where every answer contains—you guessed it—the word foot.👣 If your mornings start with stabbing heel pain, or you just want the truth about plantar fasciitis without the hype, this episode will set the record straight.Timestamps (for YouTube SEO):00:00 – Cold open: Lego pain & plantar fasciitis intro02:10 – What plantar fasciitis really is (degeneration vs inflammation)08:15 – Common misdiagnoses of heel pain14:00 – Treatments that actually help (and the ones that don’t)22:30 – Shockwave therapy: science, hype, and hope32:45 – Myths & old wives’ tales about plantar fasciitis38:20 – Game: “All About the Foot” trivia45:00 – Key takeaways & practical advice👉 Subscribe to The PTCH Podcast for weekly episodes where chiropractic meets physical therapy—with humor, science, and no B.S.👉 Share this episode with a friend limping to the coffee pot every morning.