Plantar Fasciitis
통증치료

Plantar Fasciitis

If your first steps in the morning hurt, suspect plantar fasciitis

Recommended For

Pain with first morning steps

Pain with first morning steps

Those who feel a tearing pain in the sole of the foot when taking the first step in the morning

Foot pain from standing or walking

Foot pain from standing or walking

Those who experience burning pain in the soles of their feet after standing or walking for long periods

Heel pain when going downstairs

Heel pain when going downstairs

Those whose heels throb when going downstairs or bearing weight

Related Conditions

Key Information

Treatment Time
Treatment TimeAcupuncture 5min + Rest 15min + Chuna 10-15min
Treatment Frequency
Treatment Frequency2-3 times per week recommended
Insurance
InsuranceHealth insurance applicable
Patient Stay
Patient StayAcupuncture+Chuna ~30-40min / Acupuncture only ~20min

Treatment Process

STEP 1. Acupuncture
PATIENT SAFETY

We screen for surgical indications

Most spinal pain can improve with non-surgical treatment, but please note the following symptoms may require surgical intervention.

Lower limb paralysis or sudden muscle weakness
Lower limb paralysis or sudden muscle weakness
Bladder or bowel dysfunction
Bladder or bowel dysfunction
Foot drop
Foot drop

Expected Results

Fast Pain Relief
Fast Pain Relief
Combined acupuncture, herbal injection, and Chuna therapy deliver noticeable pain relief from the first visit
Non-Surgical Treatment
Non-Surgical Treatment
Manage disc and musculoskeletal conditions with Korean medicine alone, without surgery or anesthesia
Recurrence Prevention
Recurrence Prevention
Chuna therapy corrects structural imbalances, the root cause of pain, to prevent recurrence

Evidence-Based Treatment

Chuna Manual Therapy
Chuna Manual TherapyA specialized manual therapy technique performed by Korean medicine doctors to realign the spine and joints.
Pharmacopuncture
PharmacopuncturePurified herbal extracts injected directly into acupoints for combined acupuncture and herbal medicine effects.

Why ACRO?

Ample consultation time with doctors
Ample consultation time with doctors

Over 30 minutes of personalized 1:1 consultation to thoroughly assess each patient.

Private treatment rooms
Private treatment rooms

Receive comfortable treatment in a private acupuncture room that protects your privacy.

Chuna therapy covered by insurance (20 sessions/year)
Chuna therapy covered by insurance (20 sessions/year)

Chuna therapy is covered by health insurance for up to 20 sessions per year, making treatment affordable.

Acro Clinic's exclusive prescription expertise
Acro Clinic's exclusive prescription expertise

Personalized prescriptions based on extensive clinical experience and individual constitution.

Sterilized bedding every session
Sterilized bedding every session

Maintaining a hygienic treatment environment with disposable face covers and sterilized bedding every session.

Skilled Chuna and pharmacopuncture treatment
Skilled Chuna and pharmacopuncture treatment

Systematic Chuna and pharmacopuncture treatment based on extensive clinical experience.

Carefully selected herbal ingredients
Carefully selected herbal ingredients

100% herbal medicine made from MFDS-certified (hGMP) freeze-dried herbal ingredients.

Important Notes

Bring ID
Bring IDPlease bring your ID for your first visit.
Chuna Treatment Time
Chuna Treatment TimeAdding chuna therapy may extend your visit time compared to acupuncture only.
Minor Guardian Consent
Minor Guardian ConsentMinors require guardian consent and guardian contact information.

FAQ

Can plantar fasciitis be fully cured?Yes, with consistent treatment and lifestyle adjustments, full recovery is possible. We typically recommend 4-8 weeks of treatment.
Do insoles help with plantar fasciitis?Functional insoles can help, and combined with treatment, they can speed up recovery.
Is pain treatment covered by insurance?Yes, pain treatment is covered by health insurance. Please bring your ID for your first visit.
Can I also receive chuna therapy?Yes, you can receive both acupuncture and chuna therapy. Adding chuna therapy extends treatment to about 30-40 minutes.
How often should I receive pain treatment?We recommend 2-3 treatments per week. The doctor will advise the appropriate frequency based on your symptoms and condition.

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