Foot and ankle pain relief that starts
at the first visit.
Dry needling and acupuncture in one visit, releasing the gastrocnemius, soleus, and tibialis posterior trigger points that load the heel and arch with every step.
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Seek urgent medical care first for:
a foot or ankle that cannot bear weight after an injury,
a hot, red, swollen joint with fever,
calf swelling and warmth,
a foot that goes numb, cold, or changes color,
or a wound on the foot that is not healing.
First visits are typically $300, follow-ups $250. Acunatomy is out-of-network with all plans; HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and a superbill is provided for reimbursement. Coverage and costs, explained.
"I saw Eugene Baek for treatment of plantar fasciitis which I had been struggling with for several months. He was gentle and patient, and he was thorough in his explanation of the treatment. I would highly recommend Eugene Baek for anyone seeking this type of treatment for pain."
Does acupuncture help foot and ankle pain?
Yes. In a randomized trial of 84 patients, six weekly sessions of dry needling of trigger points in the lower leg and foot reduced first-step heel pain compared with sham needling. Trigger points in the gastrocnemius, soleus, and the muscles of the sole strain the fascia with every step. Dry needling releases those muscles and acupuncture restores blood flow to the heel so it can repair faster.
Cotchett et al., Physical Therapy, 2014
A typical treatment timeline.
Morning heel pain typically reduces between visits.
What resolution looks like for your feet.
Cutting walks short.
Long walks, no countdown.
Limping until the foot warms up.
First steps, normal steps.
Shoes chosen by the foot, not you.
Wearing what you want.
Common questions about ankle and foot pain treatment.
Yes. Trigger points in the soleus and gastrocnemius shorten both muscles, and the shortened muscles load the plantar fascia with every step; in a study of 150 people, limited ankle bend was the strongest risk factor for plantar fasciitis. Dry needling releases those trigger points and changes the load on the fascia at the first visit; acupuncture reduces the heel pain.
Orthotics change the alignment of the foot; the pain can still come from the muscles. The tibialis posterior, peroneals, and deep foot muscles develop trigger points from overuse, compensation, and footwear, and those are treated directly at the first visit. The assessment also checks the gastrocnemius and soleus, because heel loading starts there.
It can be, briefly. The foot has thinner tissue than larger muscle groups, so the initial sensation is sharper, and the needles are very fine. When a trigger point releases, the muscle twitches and lets go, and the relief follows. Discomfort lasts seconds; soreness, when it happens, lasts a day.
Overnight, the plantar fascia, gastrocnemius and soleus rest in a shortened position. The first steps stretch that shortened tissue abruptly, and it protests. As you move, the tissue warms and lengthens and the pain eases. Treating the gastrocnemius, soleus and foot muscles that load the fascia is what changes the morning.
Yes. Sprains that were never fully rehabilitated leave behind stiffness, altered balance sense, and compensation in the peroneals, gastrocnemius and soleus. Recurrent rolling or chronic stiffness on the outside of the ankle years later is the typical signature, and the residual dysfunction is still treatable.
It depends on the horizon. Across 47 randomized trials, a cortisone injection eased heel pain faster in the first six weeks, and dry needling was ahead from three months to a year. Dry needling treats the gastrocnemius, soleus and foot muscles that load the fascia; an injection treats the fascia alone.
Where does it hurt?
Or find it on the body →Your foot can
carry you again.
Let’s restore it.
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Out-of-Network Insurance Accepted: Horizon BCBS · Oxford · UnitedHealthcare · Cigna · Aetna · Self-Pay Available