Why Your Heel Hurts in the Morning: Plantar Fasciitis Explained (Uijeongbu, Korea)
In short: Causes of morning heel pain, home care and when shockwave therapy is worth it.
The morning pain pattern
The fascia tightens overnight; the first steps stretch the damaged attachment, causing sharp pain that eases as you walk.
Home care
Stretch calves before getting out of bed, wear supportive shoes indoors, and roll the foot on a frozen bottle.
When to see a doctor
If pain lasts more than six weeks or limits work or exercise.
Treatment
Shockwave therapy, ultrasound-guided injection in selected cases, and a stretching and strengthening plan.
Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.
Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic
Address:
3F, Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
경기 의정부시 회룡로 181 유경빌딩 Ⅱ 3층
Subway: Balgok Station (U Line) Exit 2, 1 min walk
Hours:
Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00
Sat 09:00–14:00
Lunch 13:00–14:00 (weekdays)
Closed Sun & public holidays
Phone: 031-874-7500
English-friendly · Parking behind the building
Frequently asked questions
Are heel spurs the cause?
Spurs are common on X-ray but are not usually the source of pain.