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Find Relief from Plantar Fasciitis with SoftWave Therapy in Calgary at Natural Way Chiropractic

If you wake up each morning with stabbing heel pain or experience discomfort after long periods of standing or walking, you may be suffering from plantar fasciitis—one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain. The condition can be persistent, frustrating, and significantly limiting to your daily life.

At Natural Way Chiropractic, Dr. Kale Matovich is helping patients in Calgary find real relief from plantar fasciitis using SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology—a non-invasive, drug-free, and surgery-free treatment designed to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and restore function.


What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation and microtearing of the plantar fascia—a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel to your toes. This tissue plays a key role in maintaining arch support and absorbing shock with every step you take.

When the fascia becomes irritated or overstressed, pain and stiffness develop—typically felt in the heel or arch, especially with the first steps in the morning or after rest.


Common Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

  • Repetitive stress from walking, running, or standing for long periods

  • Poor foot biomechanics (flat feet or high arches)

  • Inadequate arch support in footwear

  • Sudden increases in physical activity or training volume

  • Tight calf muscles or Achilles tendon

  • Weight gain or prolonged weight-bearing


Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

  • Sharp or stabbing heel pain, especially upon waking

  • Pain after standing, walking, or prolonged sitting

  • Discomfort that worsens after activity—not during it

  • Tenderness along the bottom of the foot or near the heel

  • Difficulty walking barefoot, especially on hard surfaces

These symptoms can gradually worsen without proper treatment and may lead to compensatory pain in the knees, hips, or lower back.


Why SoftWave Therapy Is a Breakthrough for Plantar Fasciitis

SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technology uses electrohydraulic supersonic acoustic waves, delivered via a broad focused energy shockwave, to target the root causes of plantar fasciitis and promote long-term healing.

Unlike cortisone injections or medications that simply mask pain, SoftWave stimulates biological healing and tissue regeneration, addressing the underlying damage in the plantar fascia.


How SoftWave Therapy Heals the Plantar Fascia

SoftWave initiates a cascade of powerful regenerative processes that support deep healing in the fascia, heel, and surrounding tissues:

1. Stem Cell Activation and Migration

SoftWave stimulates resident stem cells, helping to repair torn or inflamed tissue at the cellular level.

2. VEGF – Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

Promotes angiogenesis, or new blood vessel growth, to improve circulation and oxygen delivery in the foot.

3. eNOS – Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase

Boosts nitric oxide production for improved vascular function, reduced inflammation, and better tissue oxygenation.

4. PCNA – Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen

Supports DNA repair and cellular regeneration of injured fascia fibers.

5. Modulation of Inflammation

SoftWave balances the body’s immune response by regulating toll-like receptors, reducing chronic inflammation without suppressing natural healing.

6. Clearance of Senescent Cells

Eliminates damaged or inflamed cells that obstruct the healing process, making way for new, healthy tissue to grow.

These combined effects result in reduced pain, improved tissue strength, increased flexibility, and a return to walking and standing without discomfort.


Real Relief Without Injections, Drugs, or Surgery

SoftWave Therapy is FDA-cleared and trusted by leading institutions like the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Stanford, Harvard, UCLA, and Walter Reed, as well as by athletes and trainers in the NFL, NBA, PGA, MLS, and more.

At Natural Way Chiropractic, Dr. Kale Matovich has helped patients overcome years of foot pain, avoid unnecessary injections, reduce medication dependency, and even cancel surgical consults after completing their SoftWave care plan.


Ready to Step into Relief?

If you're tired of living with chronic foot pain or are looking for a natural, regenerative solution to plantar fasciitis, SoftWave Therapy may be the answer you've been searching for.

Request a SoftWave Therapy new patient visit online today
Or call (403) 246-0334 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Kale Matovich and discover how SoftWave can help you walk pain-free again.


Contact Information

Natural Way Chiropractic
Dr. Kale Matovich, DC
3527 18 Street SW #201
Calgary, AB T2T 4T9
Phone: (403) 246-0334
Email: Info@naturalwaychiro.ca
Learn More About Us On Our Main Website: https://naturalwaychiro.ca
Request a SoftWave Visit Online Here: https://www.softwavecalgary.com/contact


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