Foot & Ankle Pain

Foot and ankle pain can feel sharp, tight, achy, or downright jolting—especially during those first steps in the morning, long walks, or anything high-impact. Most patients come to us after trying supportive shoes, orthotics, stretching, or even post-surgical rehab… but the pain still hangs on.

These symptoms are often caused by conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon pain, adhesions in the calf muscles, tarsal tunnel syndrome, post-surgical scar adhesions, or lingering compensation from old ankle sprains.

You might notice:

• Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning

• Heel pain after standing up from long periods of sitting

• Arch or heel aching during long walks or runs

• Pain at the start of a run that improves as you warm up (a sign of tendon overload)

• Calf or Achilles tightness that never fully “stretches out”

These issues are frequently driven by adhesions—areas where soft tissue sticks together and prevents smooth movement. Adhesions won’t show up on imaging, but they can overload tendons, irritate nerves, and keep pain coming back.

At Resolve STS in Charlotte, we use precise Adhesion Release Methods to identify restricted tissues, release them by hand, and confirm improvement in real time—so you feel meaningful change during your session.