Plantar Fasciitis Embolization in Rogers

Plantar Fasciitis Embolization in Rogers, AR

Plantar Fasciitis Embolization

Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain Treatment at Ozark Regional Vein & Artery Center

Tired of Heel Pain That Steals Your First Steps Every Morning?

If you've ever winced getting out of bed because of a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, you already know what plantar fasciitis feels like. For most people, rest, stretching, orthotics, and physical therapy eventually calm the pain down. But for a stubborn subset of patients, none of that works. The pain lingers for months or even years, limiting how far you can walk, how long you can stand, and how active you can be with your family. At Ozark Regional Vein & Artery Center in Rogers, Arkansas, we treat this exact problem with a groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedure: Plantar Fasciitis Embolization. It's a same-day treatment designed for patients whose chronic heel pain hasn't responded to conservative care, and who want to avoid the downtime and risks of open foot surgery.

What Is Plantar Fasciitis, Really?

The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes. It acts like a shock absorber and supports your foot’s arch every time you take a step. When that tissue becomes irritated, micro-torn, or inflamed from repetitive stress, the result is plantar fasciitis — one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults.

Common symptoms include:

  • Stabbing or burning pain at the bottom of the heel
  • Pain that’s worst with the first steps in the morning or after sitting
  • Pain that eases with movement, then returns after standing for long periods
  • Stiffness or tenderness along the arch of the foot
  • Discomfort that worsens after exercise, not during it

Runners, teachers, nurses, factory workers, and anyone who spends long hours on their feet are especially prone to developing this condition. Left untreated, chronic plantar fasciitis can quietly reshape how you walk, leading to compensatory pain in the knees, hips, and lower back.

Why Does Plantar Fasciitis Become Chronic?

Research increasingly points to an overlooked driver of long-term heel pain: abnormal blood vessel growth. When the plantar fascia is repeatedly irritated, the body attempts to heal itself by growing new, fragile blood vessels into the damaged tissue — a process called neovascularization. Unfortunately, these new vessels often carry inflammatory signals and tiny nerve fibers directly into the area, which can actually intensify pain rather than resolve it. This is a major reason why some patients don’t improve with rest, injections, or physical therapy alone. The underlying issue isn’t just mechanical, it’s vascular.

Plantar Fasciitis Embolization in Rogers, AR: A New, Minimally Invasive Option

This is where Plantar Fasciitis Embolization (PFE) in Rogers, AR, at Ozark Regional Vein & Artery Center comes in. Rather than cutting into the foot or relying solely on anti-inflammatory injections, our vascular specialists use advanced imaging to target the source of the problem directly at the blood vessel level.

Plantar Fasciitis Embolization in Rogers

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The Consultation

Your first step to find relief from your chronic heel pain is to meet with our team for a consultation to make sure you're a candidate. We'll go through your health history, to make sure plantar fasciitis embolization is right for you. Our expert staff will complete an exam to cover any pertaining symptoms exist, so expect a round of short questions to get started. Once we have all the necessary information, we can schedule your treatment if appropriate.

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

You've had heel pain for several months or longer. Conservative treatments — stretching, orthotics, night splints, physical therapy, or cortisone injections haven't provided lasting relief. You want to avoid surgical release of the plantar fascia. Your pain is affecting your ability to work, exercise, or enjoy time with family. You've been told "surgery is the next step" and want to explore a less invasive option first. Every patient is unique, which is why we perform a thorough evaluation, including a review of your health history and imaging before recommending any procedure.

The Treatment

Plantar Fasciitis Embolization begins with local anesthesia, no general anesthesia is required. The procedure is performed with the patient awake and comfortable, using local numbing medication at the access site, typically the wrist or groin. Using real-time imaging guidance, our physician threads a hair-thin catheter through the blood vessels down to the small arteries feeding the inflamed portion of the plantar fascia.

The Treatment Pt. 2

Tiny embolic particles, smaller than a grain of sand, are released to reduce blood flow to the abnormal, pain-generating vessels, calming inflammation at its source without damaging healthy surrounding tissue. The entire procedure typically takes under an hour.

Post-Treatment

Most patients walk out of our office-based lab the same day and resume normal, non-strenuous activities within a day or two. There are no incisions, no stitches, and no general anesthesia — just a small needle puncture that leaves virtually no visible mark.

Location

5433 W. Walsh Lane, Suite A Rogers, Arkansas 72758

Off exit 83 from I-49 in Pinnacle Point.

Hours

  • Monday - Thursday7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Phone

479.777.8014

Happy Patients

"Very attentive & professional"

Becky was always eager to explain and reassure. Appreciate her help.

– Anonymous

"Great"

Very good at making me at ease about procedure. He was quick and I felt very confident that he knew what he was doing. Very friendly!

– Carissa S.

"Awesome place"

Dr. Haney is wonderful as well as his staff. My leg feels wonderful after a procedure that relieved some awful varicose veins. High marks!

– Christine Cook

"Awesome experience"

Best clinic great staff. Dr will let you ask as many questions to make you feel totally comfortable. I would recommend people to have this done.

– Diane K.

"I would totally recommend them"

The treatment changed my life I have so much energy now.

– Janice D.

"Answered Prayers!"

I have had a rather long journey through the medical system trying to find the proper treatment for bad veins. My husband and I really prayed for answers AND we found them through Dr. Haney and his competent staff. We are so thankful for all of them coming to my rescue and getting me on the track I needed to be! I would give Ozark Regional Vein & Artery Center a 10-star if that was a choice above! Highly skilled, highly knowledgeable and the best patient care I have ever had. I cannot say enough good things about my experience! IF you have varicose vein problems, please do yourself a favor and only go to someone skilled in that area, which Dr. Haney is!

– Linda Miller

"Amazing Team"

Dr. Haney and his team are amazing! They treated me as though they genuinely cared about me as a person. They provide excellent care. I really cannot say enough good things about everyone who works in this building. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of their specialties.

– Mollie H.

"Thank you!"

Jeannette took extra time with my concerns and did a fantastic job in helping with my procedures! Thank you so much!

– Shawn C.

"Forever grateful!"

Staff and Dr. Haney are the best! I am definitely a fan of the practice and am amazed and the new services they offer. Had problems with the surface veins in both legs not working due to a genetic disorder. Dr. Haney and team were able to resolve my issues with little to no pain and time. I will forever be grateful for the work they did!❤️

– Tammy Henry

Ozark Regional Vein & Artery Center

Located at 5433 W. Walsh Lane, in Rogers, Arkansas, Ozark Regional Vein & Artery Center has spent over a decade serving Northwest Arkansas, including Rogers, Bentonville, and Springdale, with advanced vascular care in a comfortable, patient-first setting. Our board-certified vascular and endovascular specialists bring the same precision and minimally invasive philosophy used in our embolization therapies for other vascular conditions to the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis.

When you visit us for a heel pain consultation, you can expect:

  • A dedicated one-on-one evaluation of your symptoms and history
  • A clear explanation of whether embolization, or another treatment path, fits your case
  • A comfortable, modern office-based lab — not a sterile hospital environment
  • A team that takes time to answer your questions before you ever schedule a procedure
Heel Pain Treatment in Rogers, Arkansas

Stop Letting Heel Pain Dictate Your Day

You don’t have to keep managing your life around your feet. If chronic plantar fasciitis has become the thing standing between you and your morning walk, your workout, or simply standing at your job without pain, it’s time to talk to a specialist who treats the cause — not just the symptom.

Schedule your consultation with Ozark Regional Vein & Artery Center in Rogers, AR today and find out if Plantar Fasciitis Embolization is the breakthrough your feet have been waiting for. Interested in other services we offer? Check out our YouTube Channel for videos from our Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, PAs, and other staff for more information.

📍 5433 W. Walsh Lane, Suite A, Rogers, AR 72758 📞 (479) 464-8346

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