RGV Foot & Ankle Institute
Regenerative Treatments
For Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain that won't quit? Our multi-modal program in the Rio Grande Valley attacks plantar fasciitis at the source — so you can step back into life.
Beyond Steroids and Orthotics
Heel Pain Treatment That Heals
Most plantar fasciitis treatments only mask symptoms. Steroid injections offer short-term relief but weaken the fascia over time. Generic insoles cushion the heel but don't heal anything. Our program is different — we combine regenerative medicine, shockwave therapy, and custom orthotics to address the mechanical cause AND the damaged tissue.
The result: lasting relief for patients who've tried "everything" — without surgery, without long-term medications, and without giving up the activities you love.
Why Patients Choose Us
A Smarter Plan for Heel Pain
Avoid Surgery
Our treatments help patients get back to life without heel pain — and without surgical intervention.
Attack the Source
We don't just mask the pain with steroids or pills. We focus on lasting relief by treating the underlying tissue.
Innovative Treatments
We offer the latest in regenerative medicine and shockwave therapy for stubborn plantar fasciitis.
Tailored Plans
Every plan is customized to your condition and lifestyle for better outcomes and faster recovery.
What You Get
Tools That Actually Work
A coordinated, evidence-based program — not a one-size-fits-all injection.
- PRP regenerative injections that heal the fascia
- Radial shockwave therapy for chronic cases
- Custom orthotics from a 3D scan of your feet
- Personalized stretching and rehab programs
- Footwear guidance for work, sport, and home
- Most patients improve in weeks, not months
- Surgery avoided in the vast majority of cases
- Safe for diabetics and high-risk patients
Step back into life.
Book a heel pain consultation with Dr. Galvan and find out what's actually causing your plantar fasciitis.
Related Services
Regenerative Therapies
PRP, prolotherapy, and biologic injections that accelerate your body's natural healing of chronic foot and ankle pain.
Custom Made Orthotics
Precision-crafted orthotic devices designed to correct biomechanical imbalances and relieve pain.
Shockwave Therapy
Non-invasive acoustic wave therapy that accelerates healing of chronic soft tissue injuries.