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Foot & Ankle Pain Relief in Miami

Not sure if it is plantar fasciitis, a heel spur, or something in your calf? This 2-minute quiz helps you narrow the pattern and find the right page.

Achilles Tendonitis · Heel Spurs · Plantar Fasciitis · Shin Splints

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2-Minute Foot & Ankle Pain Navigator

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Connected Muscle System

Why Foot Pain Often Starts Above the Ankle

Anatomical diagram showing calf-to-plantar chain including gastrocnemius, Achilles tendon, and plantar fascia

Most people with foot pain assume the problem is where it hurts, the heel, the arch, the ball of the foot. You ice the sore spot, swap your shoes, rest for a few days, and it comes back the moment you stand through a full shift or walk any real distance. The pattern is frustrating because the painful area is rarely where the tension actually starts. That disconnect is why so many South Florida clients tell us they have tried new shoes, orthotics, and rest without lasting change.

There is a reason the pain keeps coming back. Your calf connects to your heel through the Achilles tendon, and your sole anchors to that same heel bone from below. When your calf stays tight, it pulls everything taut and loads your heel and arch with every step, which is exactly why Achilles tendonitis, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints so often show up together. TheraMax works the full chain rather than chasing the spot that hurts.

When your calf finally lets go, your heel and arch stop taking all the punishment. That is the difference between limping to the bathroom every morning and stepping out of bed like a normal person. Many Miami clients feel that shift within the first few TheraMax visits. You wake up and walk without bracing for that first sharp step, you finish a full day on your feet and your arches are not screaming by evening.

Condition Pages

Foot & Ankle Conditions in Miami

Person gripping Achilles tendon area after a run in Miami

Achilles Tendonitis

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Heel and calf tightness that spikes after morning runs along the Rickenbacker Causeway or weekend pickup games. The pull often worsens during push-off after long seated blocks, especially once the tendon cools down.

Common Triggers

Running and stair climbing · Post-sitting stiffness

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Person with heel spur pain stepping onto a hard surface in Miami

Heel Spurs

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Stabbing heel pain that hits on the first steps out of bed and lingers after long walks on concrete through Wynwood. Most people describe it as a stone bruise that never fully clears.

Common Triggers

Morning first-step pain · Extended concrete walking

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Person rubbing arch of foot after a long day on their feet in Miami

Plantar Fasciitis

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Burning arch and heel pain that flares on morning steps and worsens after standing through service shifts or walking Lincoln Road. The arch often tightens even more after days in flat sandals or flip-flops.

Common Triggers

Service industry standing · Flat footwear days

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Person with shin pain after a run in Miami

Shin Splints

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Tender shin pain and tight calves that build during runs along Key Biscayne or after long shifts on hard floors. The soreness usually peaks when you ramp up training volume too quickly.

Common Triggers

Training volume spikes · Hard floor work shifts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your questions about TheraMax

My heel hurts worst on my first steps in the morning. Is that plantar fasciitis or a heel spur?

Both can cause first-step heel pain. Plantar fasciitis usually feels like a broad arch burn that loosens as you walk. A heel spur tends to feel like stepping on a sharp stone at one specific point. Many of our Miami clients end up dealing with both.

I feel tightness in the back of my heel and lower calf, especially going upstairs. What could that be?

That push-off pain pattern is the signature of Achilles tendonitis. The tendon connects your calf to your heel, and when the calf stays overloaded, stairs, inclines, and even standing up after sitting all spike the discomfort.

My shins get sore and tight when I run but the pain goes away when I rest. Is that shin splints or something else?

Pain along the front of the shinbone that builds during activity and fades with rest is the classic shin splints pattern. If the pain is more in the back of the lower leg or centers around the heel, Achilles tendonitis is more likely.

I have heel pain that came on gradually and now it hurts even when I stand. Could it be more than one thing?

Yes. Gradual heel pain that persists during standing can involve plantar fasciitis, a heel spur, or Achilles tension. These structures are physically connected, so tension in one area often loads the others. The symptom quiz above can help you sort out which pattern is primary, and your first TheraMax visit in Miami includes an assessment to confirm.

I am on my feet all day at work and my feet ache by evening. Is that just fatigue or an actual condition?

It depends on how long the ache takes to clear. If your feet still hurt the next morning or the pain returns quickly each work day, it has likely crossed from fatigue into a pattern like plantar fasciitis or shin splints.

Service Area

Proudly Serving Miami & Surrounding Areas

Strategically located between Brickell and Coral Gables, our clinic is just 5 minutes from Coconut Grove and a quick drive from Downtown Miami. Whether you work downtown or live in the surrounding neighborhoods, we're easy to reach.

Areas We Serve:

Brickell Miami Beach Coral Gables Coconut Grove Downtown Miami Wynwood Aventura Pinecrest South Miami Doral
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