PRP for plantar fasciitis
How PRP Can Help Heal Plantar Fasciitis
If you’ve struggled with stubborn heel pain from plantar fasciitis, you know how frustrating it can be. Stretching, orthotics, therapy, and even steroid shots don’t always bring lasting relief. That’s where platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy comes in — a treatment that uses your body’s natural healing power to get you back on your feet.
Why plantar fasciitis is so painful
Plantar fasciitis happens when the thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot becomes irritated and inflamed. This leads to sharp heel pain, especially first thing in the morning or after being on your feet all day. While many people improve with conservative care, some continue to suffer for months.
How PRP makes a difference
PRP takes the healing cells already in your blood and focuses them exactly where they’re needed — at the injured plantar fascia. Instead of just masking symptoms (like steroid injections often do), PRP works to:
Stimulate natural healing by delivering growth factors directly to damaged tissue.
Reduce long-term pain — studies show PRP provides more lasting relief than steroid shots after 3–6 months.
Improve function — patients often report walking, standing, and exercising with less discomfort.
Promote tissue repair — imaging studies have found PRP can even reduce plantar fascia thickness over time.
What the research says
Recent medical studies support PRP as a strong option for chronic plantar fasciitis:
A 2024 meta-analysis found PRP provided better pain relief than steroid injections and shockwave therapy in the medium term (3 - 6 months).
Another 2024 review concluded PRP helps with pain control lasting up to a year, while steroids tend to wear off sooner.
A 2023 clinical trial showed patients receiving PRP had less pain, better function, and healthier plantar fascia tissue compared to steroids after 6 months.
Why PRP may be right for you
PRP is especially beneficial if you’ve had heel pain for more than 3 months and other treatments haven’t worked. It’s also appealing because:
It uses your own blood, lowering the risk of reactions.
It avoids the risks linked with repeat steroid injections, such as weakening or even tearing of the fascia.
Most people need only one injection, with results building gradually over weeks to months.
Key takeaway
PRP isn’t a quick overnight fix — but it offers something more important: real healing. For patients frustrated by chronic plantar fasciitis, PRP can mean longer-lasting pain relief, healthier tissue, and a path back to the activities you love.
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