What Causes Foot Pain

Foot pain can be caused by a number of factors, such as sports injuries, trauma, overuse, weight gain, and many others. Chronic foot pain is when you have been dealing with pain for more than a few weeks or it keeps returning. Chronic foot pain can be difficult to treat through conventional methods. Laser therapy has been very effective at treating chronic foot or ankle pain.

Conditions Treated With Laser Therapy

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Heel Pain
  • Neuromas
  • Sports injuries
  • Post-operatively
  • Stress fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Neuropathy
  • Plantar warts
  • Toenail fungus

What to Expect With Laser Therapy

Laser therapy for foot pain is a simple and effective treatment process. Each patient and situation is different, but we typically recommend 6–10 treatment sessions. Each session lasts about 15-20 minutes, and patients do not need to prepare before their appointment. 

The laser is completely painless! There are no needles or cutting involved with this treatment method, which is why so many patients opt for it. After treatment, patients can return to normal activities without any downtime or rest needed. Patients can also wear their everyday shoes. 

Eric Harmelin, DPM
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Experienced Amputation Prevention Specialist and Podiatrist in Annapolis and Stevensville, Maryland.