It has made such a difference to my life

I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis 2 years ago which became very painful and unbearable to walk on.  I was unable to walk at a reasonable pace, unable to walk for long and every step that I took was painful.  Commuting to work every day was uncomfortable.  I saw my GP who suggested a cortisone injection but I was not a fan of injections and I understood that the injection was very painful.  I was referred to see a podiatrist who arranged for me to have a custom made insole to insert in my shoes.  It did help a bit but not much.

I was then referred for a specialist opinion and Shock wave Therapy was recommended.  It was a 3 course treatment.  During the first session it was painful and after the first session it felt sore and I limped even more than before.  But the following day there was a great improvement in my walking and the limping was less.  After the third session it was less painful.  After a month of having the treatment the pain was almost gone and with continual exercise I am now walking without pain.  It is now 2 years since I had the treatment.  It has made such a difference to my life.  I can walk long distances now and I can keep up with other commuters!

I would strongly recommend this form of treatment.  I thought that I would have to live with pain for the rest of my life and never thought I would be walking pain free again.