Orthotics, stretches, and injections didn't work. Our robotic therapy is designed to work on the deep plantar fascia tension those treatments can't reach. Many clients report their morning heel pain finally improving after struggling for months.*
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Morning pain takes over: That first step out of bed at your Alice Wainwright Park condo delivers excruciating stabbing pain. You hobble like you're walking on broken glass for those agonizing first 5 minutes.
Standing is torture: A dinner at Houston's or tennis at Tennis Center at Kendall becomes impossible when you can't stand for more than 10 minutes without the pain becoming unbearable.
Life shrinks to home: You've gone from active walks through Peacock Park and Coral Gate Park to practically housebound, unable to walk properly for months.
South Florida residents don't have to accept this as permanent.
The stabbing pain is at your heel, but the tension often starts in the plantar fascia pulling on it. That's why treatments focused only on the heel don't always work. The heel screams, but the fascia is the puppeteer.
A heel spur is a calcium buildup on your heel bone, but here's what many people don't realize: the spur itself often isn't what's causing the pain. Many people have heel spurs on X-ray with zero symptoms, while others have severe heel pain with no spur at all. The pain usually comes from the tight, inflamed soft tissue around it - particularly the plantar fascia pulling on that heel attachment. That may explain why some people still have pain after the spur is removed. Our robotic therapy is designed to work on the fascial tension surrounding the spur that might be causing the painful steps. Many clients report their heel pain improving even though the spur is still there.
Clients often report they can:
Take their first morning steps without that stabbing heel pain
Stand and walk for hours without the pain becoming unbearable
Return to walks, golf, and daily activities they thought were gone
Hear from clients who found relief with TheraMax Miami
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Approach: Custom shoe inserts, heel cups, and arch supports
Timeframe: Daily use, ongoing cost
Effectiveness: Redistributes pressure but doesn't release fascial tension
Orthotics support around the problem but don't work on the tight fascia itself. Many people wear them for months and still have morning pain because the tension at the heel attachment was never addressed.
Approach: Stretching exercises and strengthening protocols for plantar fascia
Timeframe: 8-12 weeks of sessions
Effectiveness: Can help mild cases but surface stretching has limits
Stretches work the surface tissue but often can't reach the deeper fascial layers at the heel attachment. That's why some people stretch religiously and still hobble every morning.
Approach: Cortisone injections or surgical plantar fascia release
Timeframe: Recovery time varies by procedure
Effectiveness: Injections mask pain temporarily; surgery has variable results
Injections wear off in weeks to months. Surgery cuts the fascia but doesn't address the surrounding soft tissue tension. Some people still have pain after both.
A heel spur is calcium your body laid down in response to stress
A heel spur is a calcium deposit on your calcaneus (heel bone). Your body laid it down because something kept pulling on that spot. That something is usually your plantar fascia, the thick tissue that runs from your heel to your toes, forming your arch. Every step loads that attachment with 2-3x your body weight. When the fascia stays chronically tight, that pulling force never lets up. The spur is your body's attempt to reinforce an area under constant tension. That's why treating the spur alone may not solve it.
Cassandra has been amazing! Finally cured my knee and foot pain. I had a few injuries in the past that took me out of commission, hence gaining excess weight and putting strain on my joints and muscles. With just a few therapy sessions with high pressure, the pain has slowly subsided. I feel like I can get back to exercise and sports with a few more sessions. Thank you again to the great team here at Theramax for making me feel at ease knowing I'll get back to do what I love.
Cassandra has been excellent at targeting the root of my knee and foot problem which has been very painful for months! The therapy exceeded my expectations! Thank you again
(Translated by Google) It was what I expected, I came out very relaxed, and my condition improved in terms of my condition, which caused pain when I walked. (Original) Fue lo que esperaba sali muy relajada, y mi condición mejoró en cuanto a mi condición, que al caminar cogiaba del dolor.
"I went for plantar fasciitis pain, and it was such an amazing experience. All the service was unbelievable, from the check in to the end. Cassandra was outstanding, she was very knowledgeable and also very friendly and outgoing. Highly recommend it!"
"(Translated by Google) Excellent service and attention. I went for a massage for my plantar fasciitis and felt great relief from the first session. The staff is very professional and well-versed in the techniques for treating this type of condition. Highly recommended for those seeking relief and well-being. (Original) Excelente servicio y atención. Fui por un masaje para mi fascitis plantar y desde la primera sesión sentí un gran alivio. El personal es muy profesional y conoce bien las técnicas para tratar este tipo de dolencias. ¡Totalmente recomendado para quienes buscan alivio y bienestar."
"After struggling with sciatica pain for months, I gave TheraMax Miami a try. Mylene and Cassandra are miracle workers. The shooting pain down my leg is gone after 5 sessions! I had never even heard of the psoas muscle and how it can cause back pain. So glad my sister told me about this place."
"Thank you to the folks at Theramax, after 4 sessions my sciatica pain has been greatly reduced. I’ve been able to slowly return to the gym and feel that I am on my way to a full recovery. Highly recommend."
"(Translated by Google) A unique experience, the staff is very professional and friendly! It's worth a try. (Original) Una experiencia diferente, el personal muy profesional y muy amable! Vale la pena probarlo"
"I saw the website for Theramax when I was on vacation in Miami. My shoulder muscles were so tight I could barely turn my head. :-/ Waleska was able to schedule me into a last minute appointment and I am so grateful that she did! I am really feeling great after the treatment. I have also continued to use my percussion gun in the same spots, so the muscle continues to loosen. My treatment was certainly a success!"
Get answers to your questions about robotic therapy
That fear is real, and you're not being dramatic. Many clients come to us feeling like their mobility has aged 30 years overnight. The good news is that heel spur pain from fascial tension often responds well once you address it directly. We've worked with South Florida clients who thought they'd never walk normally again. Many of them are back to their routines now.
Your plantar fascia shortens while you sleep. Those first steps violently stretch tissue that's been contracted for hours. The tighter things are, the worse that morning hobble feels. Many clients say that brutal first-step pain was actually the first thing to improve.
You haven't done anything wrong. Those treatments just work around the problem instead of on it. Orthotics support. Stretches lengthen surface tissue. Injections calm inflammation temporarily. None of them work directly on the deep fascial tension at your heel attachment. That's the gap our robotic therapy is designed to fill.
You're not. When the fascia is tight enough, every minute on your feet loads the heel attachment until the pain forces you to stop. That's not weakness - that's your body protecting itself. Many clients describe the same thing: cutting grocery trips short, avoiding events, feeling like a burden. That level of limitation is real, and it's common.
Surgery removes the spur but doesn't address the fascial tension around it. Some people report still having pain even after the spur is gone. Before you make that call, it's worth seeing if the soft tissue tension is what's actually driving your pain. If it is, you may not need surgery at all. Many South Florida clients came to us as a last stop before the operating room.
*The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA. TheraMax does not diagnose any medical conditions. Robotic muscular therapy services are not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. Client testimonials represent their personal experiences. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new treatment program.
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