Getting out of bed shouldn’t make you brace for heel pain. Neither should walking the dog, standing in the kitchen, or keeping up with your family.
Let’s understand your foot pain—and whether our non-surgical approach may help you work toward more comfortable steps.
Start with a conversation about your concerns and next steps.
Are you planning your day around how long you can stand or how far you can walk? I want to hear what this pain is taking from your life—and what you want to get back to.
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Patients often tell Dr. Cordima: “The first steps out of bed in the morning are terrible.” “It feels like a stone bruise in my heel.”
The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot. Plantar fasciitis affects this tissue, but not every painful heel has the same cause. Have you been given a diagnosis, or are you still looking for answers? Either way, let’s start by listening.
Maybe you want to finish a work shift, enjoy a morning walk, or stand long enough to cook dinner. Your goals matter. The first visit helps us understand your concerns and whether care here may be right for you.
Dr. Cordima checks tenderness along the bottom of your foot and heel, assesses foot and ankle movement, and watches how you walk and stand. He considers calf tightness, your arches, and footwear, and also checks your knee, hip, and low back to understand the movement pattern around your foot concerns.
Get a clear explanation of your findings, whether non-surgical care here may be appropriate, and the recommendations and costs before you decide. If you need another evaluation, we’ll explain why.
Your plan starts with what matters to you. We’ll discuss realistic goals, how to follow your progress, and practical changes that may fit your routine.
Bring any available imaging reports and details of previous care. An evaluation does not commit you to a treatment program. Not every patient is a candidate, and results vary.
Tell us what’s been bothering you, ask your questions, and get a clear understanding of your options.
Dr. Cordima will listen, evaluate your concerns, and explain whether care here may help—or recommend another next step.
When those first steps hurt. Understand heel pain and your path forward.
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Three quick questions about your concerns, daily activities, and previous care. Choose one main concern, then select all that apply on the next two questions.
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No. Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of pain under the heel, but other problems can feel similar. Your history and examination help Dr. Cordima understand whether this is the right starting point or another evaluation is needed.
Pain with the first steps after sleep or sitting is a common pattern with plantar fasciitis. It may ease as you move, then return after time on your feet. Tell us when it hurts and what changes it.
Bring that history with you. What helped, what did not, and how long you tried it are useful parts of your evaluation. You do not have to start the conversation from scratch.
We want you to notice meaningful progress, but we cannot promise a fixed timeline. Your findings, how long symptoms have been present, and your response to care guide the plan. Dr. Cordima will explain what to watch for and when to reassess.
Many people improve with non-surgical care. An evaluation helps determine whether our approach may fit your needs. If your findings call for another type of care, Dr. Cordima will explain the next step.
Use the Book a New Patient Visit button or call (617) 629-2600. Tell our team that heel or foot pain is bringing you in.
Those areas can influence how you walk and place weight through your foot. Dr. Cordima looks at your movement as a whole while assessing your heel, foot, ankle, calves, and footwear. His findings guide which next steps may be appropriate.
Dr. Cordima may observe how you place weight through your feet, your stride, and how your ankles, knees, and hips move. Your footwear and the activities that trigger symptoms are also useful information. This assessment adds context to your foot examination; it does not identify the cause by itself.
Ask for advice based on your symptoms rather than pushing through increasing pain. The plan may include adjusting time on your feet, footwear, and exercise while working toward comfortable activity. Tell Dr. Cordima how your heel feels during activity and afterward. Sudden severe pain or difficulty bearing weight needs prompt medical assessment.
Patient education: AAOS: Plantar Fasciitis & Bone Spurs.
Start with a personal evaluation at Cordima Chiropractic Center.
For an overview of care available at our office, explore our services. You can also learn about laser therapy. Your evaluation guides which options may be appropriate.
