Stop Stabbing Heel Pain:
Most patients who land here are dealing with the same frustration:
“My heel hurts the moment I get out of bed. Walking is miserable. I’ve tried stretching, ice, new shoes… nothing changes.”
Plantar fasciitis is stubborn, but it is very treatable — especially when you use modern treatments designed to heal the tissue (not just mask the pain).
At Vargas Foot Specialists, we treat plantar fasciitis every day and see fast, predictable results without injections or downtime.
Your plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that supports your arch. When it becomes irritated or overloaded, it develops tiny micro-tears and inflammation. That’s the sharp, stabbing heel pain you feel.
Pain is the body’s message that the tissue is overloaded and needs help to heal correctly.
Plantar fasciitis usually builds slowly, not suddenly. Common causes include:
Pain is the body’s message that the tissue is overloaded and needs help to heal correctly.
What it does:
MLS uses dual-wavelength light energy to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and accelerate tissue repair at the cellular level.
Why it works:
Your fascia heals faster when inflammation is controlled and blood flow improves.
Results:
Most patients see measurable relief after 3–4 sessions, with full resolution after a structured 6-session protocol.
Clinical studies show 85–90% success rates for soft-tissue injuries.
What it does:
Shockwave sends controlled sound waves into the fascia to stimulate new blood vessel growth, break up scar tissue, and reactivate your body’s natural healing process.
Why it works:
Plantar fasciitis becomes chronic when the tissue loses healthy blood flow. Shockwave reverses that process.
Results:
Improvement often begins within 1–2 weeks, with continued healing for up to 12 weeks.
Success rates often reach 90%+ in chronic fascial conditions.
What they do:
Orthotics correct the mechanical cause of plantar fasciitis by stabilizing your arch, reducing strain on the fascia, and improving foot alignment.
Why they work:
When your foot stops collapsing, the fascia stops tearing.
Orthotics create long-term stability so the pain doesn’t return.
Results:
Most patients feel better within 2–3 weeks with consistent use.
What it does:
CBD reduces localized inflammation and pain, supports circulation, and calms irritated tissue.
Why it works:
It supports recovery between treatment sessions and reduces flare-ups.
Results:
Most patients notice relief within minutes of application.
What they do:
Clarix Flo and similar amniotic-derived biologics provide growth factors, anti-inflammatory cytokines, and regenerative proteins that support true tissue healing — not just temporary pain relief.
Why they work:
Biologics target the degenerative portion of the fascia, helping the tissue repair itself from the inside out.
They’re especially effective for:
Results:
Many patients report improvement within 2–4 weeks, with continued healing for months.
Studies show significant long-term pain reduction and faster return to activity compared to steroid injections.
Advantages:
Dr. Vargas served as a team podiatrist for the Miami Heat (NBA) and the Sugar Land Skeeters. He brings that same elite, world-class expertise to every patient in his Sugar Land office
With more than 20 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Vargas has successfully helped over 100,000 patients find lasting relief from foot and ankle pain, right here in our community
Holding dual board certifications in podiatric surgery is a distinction that places Dr. Vargas in the top tier of his field, demonstrating the highest standard of medical and surgical skill