Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in SODO Downtown Orlando — See Dr. Sean Griffin

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in SODO Downtown Orlando — See Dr. Sean Griffin That sharp stab of heel pain when you swing your feet out of bed in the morning? The one that eases as you walk it out, only to come roaring back after a long day on your feet? That's plantar fasciitis — and if you live or work in SODO, downtown Orlando, or anywhere in the Greater Orlando area, you don't have to keep limping around. Dr. Sean Griffin, DPM at Central Florida Foot & Ankle Institute's SODO Downtown Orlando clinic specializes in getting you back on your feet — fast, evidence based, and without rushing to surgery. ✨ What Plantar Fasciitis Actually Is Your plantar fascia is a thick, fan shaped band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, anchoring your heel bone to your toes. When that tissue gets repeatedly overloaded — whether from running, standing on hard floors all day, sudden weight changes, or wearing unsupportive shoes — it develops microscopic tears that trigger pain and inflammation. The classic symptom: stabbing heel pain that's worst with the first few steps in the morning or after sitting still for a while. Plantar fasciitis is the 1 cause of heel pain in adults. It affects an estimated 10% of Americans at some point in their lives, and it's especially common in three groups Dr. Griffin sees often at the SODO clinic: runners, downtown professionals on hard office floors, and active 40 to 60 year olds whose feet have a few miles on them. 🦶 Why SODO Patients Choose Dr. Sean Griffin for Plantar Fasciitis 🏃 Dr. Sean Griffin isn't a generalist who happens to treat heel pain — he's a sports podiatry trained specialist who treats hundreds of plantar fasciitis cases a year, many of them runners and active downtown Orlando residents. He brings: ✅ University of Florida undergraduate training (Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Studies) ✅ Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from Kent State University's College of Podiatric Medicine ✅ Surgical residency at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center ✅ Personal experience as a Central Florida runner — he understands what it's like to need your feet to perform ✅ A conservative first treatment philosophy (more on that below) The CFFAI SODO Downtown Orlando clinic is located at 1405 South Orange Avenue, Suite 600, Orlando, FL 32806 — right in the heart of SODO. If you work downtown or live in the SODO, Thornton Park, Lake Davis, Delaney Park, or College Park neighborhoods, Dr. Griffin's office is just a short walk or drive from your front door. How Dr. Griffin Diagnoses Plantar Fasciitis When you come in to the SODO Downtown Orlando clinic, Dr. Sean Griffin doesn't just nod and write a prescription. He performs a thorough evaluation: 1. Detailed history — When did the pain start? What activities trigger it? What shoes do you wear at work? Have you changed your training routine recently? 2. Physical exam — Palpation of the heel and arch to localize the pain, range of motion testing, gait observation 3. Biomechanical assessment — How your foot strikes the ground, your arch type, calf flexibility, hip strength 4. Imaging when needed — In office digital X ray to rule out heel spurs, stress fractures, or other bone issues. Diagnostic ultrasound can directly visualize plantar fascia thickening and inflammation 5. Differential diagnosis — Heel pain isn't always plantar fasciitis. Dr. Griffin rules out tarsal tunnel syndrome, Baxter's nerve entrapment, fat pad atrophy, calcaneal stress fracture, and inflammatory arthropathies before locking in a diagnosis You leave the first visit knowing exactly what's wrong and exactly what your treatment plan looks like. The Conservative First Treatment Plan ⚡ About 90% of plantar fasciitis cases resolve without surgery , and that's how Dr. Griffin starts every plan. At the SODO Downtown Orlando clinic, your treatment typically includes a combination of these evidence based interventions: Stretching and Eccentric Loading Dr. Griffin will teach you a specific calf and plantar fascia stretching routine — performed first thing in the morning before you put weight on your foot, and again at night. Eccentric heel drop exercises strengthen the fascia in a controlled way that promotes healing. Most patients see meaningful relief within 2–4 weeks of consistent stretching. Custom Orthotics Off the shelf inserts help some people. Custom orthotics , fitted at the SODO Downtown Orlando clinic, address your specific arch height, pronation pattern, and pressure distribution. They redistribute load away from the inflamed plantar fascia and reduce strain by up to 40% in published studies. Dr. Griffin's office uses 3D scanning to design orthotics tailored to your gait. Footwear Optimization Downtown Orlando professionals often spend 8+ hours on hard floors in dress shoes that offer no arch support. Dr. Griffin will assess your work and exercise footwear and recommend brands and features that support healing — often without requiring you to abandon