Plantar fasciitis is a growing health concern in the US. If you are one of the millions of Americans that suffers from chronic heel pain and traditional treatments aren't working RSWT could help. Over 50% of Americans will suffer from heel pain at some point in their lifetime. Although, it is difficult to find exact statistics on heel pain since most of the people that suffer from plantar fasciitis do not come in for treatment. In fact, according to Dr. Jack A. Reingold, podiatrist in Solana Beach, CA, "about 20% of the patients I treat suffer from some type of heel pain." Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome. However, heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, arthritis, tendonitis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst. If you are one of the millions of Americans that suffers from chronic heel pain and traditional treatments such as, anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy do not seem to be working for you, then we may have the solution you have been waiting for, RSWT. What is RSWT? The new Radial Shock Wave Therapy (RSWT) is a fast, gentle and most importantly a non-surgical method of reducing foot pain and getting you back on your feet. It works by sending shockwaves, also known as pressure or sound waves, through the skin and onto the targeted tissue. When the shockwaves make contact with the inflamed tissue they stimulate your body’s natural self-healing process. This treatment is non- invasive and there is no surgery involved. It is a safe and effective alternative to traditional heel pain treatments. RSWT has been approved by the FDA specifically for heel pain. Currently www.coastpodiatrygroup.com has the only one of these FDA approved devices in San Diego. How is this treatment performed? This procedure is performed in Dr. Reingold's office. After a careful examination, the point of maximum pain is marked and ultrasonic transmission gel will be applied to the foot. The RSWT hand piece is placed on the marked area and it will gently transmit shock waves over the injured area. Remember this is a non-invasive procedure. There are virtually no known side effects since there is no need for medication, anesthetic injections or skin incisions that would require sutures. It is such a gently procedure you will be able to walk right out of the office once you are done with your RSWT treatment! It often takes 3 treatment sessions, spaced about a week apart, for treatment success. Although, some patients feel immediate relief it usually takes several weeks for the benefits of RSWT to become obvious. CHECK OUT OUR PRESS RELEASE AT http://www.free-press-release.com/news-plantar-fasciitis-when-your-heel-bone-becomes-your-hell-bone-the-new-rswt-may-be-the-cure-you-have-been-waiting-for-1290469473.html

Diabetes is the leading cause of foot amputations. Losing a limb is one of the things diabetics fear most because the ultimate result is loss of mobility and independence. Preventing amputation by detecting “hot spots” (areas that are likely to become ulcers or infections) is of paramount importance. Fortunately, a new instrument—the TempTouch—can detect hot spots before they can be seen with the naked eye. It works by detecting changes in skin temperature. This wand-like device can be used daily by diabetics to measure foot temperature and spot abnormalities that could lead to trouble. When a patient records a high reading, he or she can alert his or her podiatrist. At this early stage, chances are good that the situation can be resolved before it becomes dangerous. Diabetics are susceptible to foot problems for several reasons, but they often don’t even notice that an inflamed area exists. Although diabetics are encouraged to inspect their feet daily, many suffer from retinopathy, which affects their vision and makes it difficult to spot blisters or sores on the feet. Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) interferes with a diabetic’s ability to feel with their feet, so blisters and other sore spots may not even be noticed until infection has set in. Decreased circulation to the feet, which often accompanies diabetes, can also affect the body’s ability to ward off infection and interfere with healing. When you take all these factors into account, it’s easy to see why foot ulcers and infections occur so often and why it’s so important to prevent them. Because the temperature of a wound or irritated area rises, using the TempTouch each morning can mean detecting trouble early, when it can be cured. For diabetics, this device can be a real limb saver. If you think this product could help you or someone you know, contact us.