Plantar Fasciitis Treatment: PRP Injections vs. MLS® Laser Therapy for Heel Pain Relief

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting millions of people each year. If you wake up with stabbing heel pain in the morning or experience discomfort after standing for long periods, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis. While rest, stretching, and supportive footwear can help, some cases become chronic and require advanced therapies. Two cutting-edge options are platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and MLS® infrared laser therapy—both offering effective, non-surgical treatment for plantar fasciitis.

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia ligament—the thick band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot—becomes inflamed or develops microtears. Common causes include:

• Repetitive stress from running or standing

• Tight calf muscles or Achilles tendons

• Flat feet or high arches

• Poor footwear support

• Excess body weight

The result is heel pain that is often worst with the first steps in the morning or after sitting for long periods.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Plantar Fasciitis

PRP therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment that uses your body’s own healing power to repair damaged tissue. During the procedure, your provider draws a small sample of your blood, processes it in a centrifuge to concentrate growth factors, and injects the platelet-rich plasma directly into the plantar fascia.

Benefits of PRP for Heel Pain:

• Promotes natural tissue repair and regeneration

• Reduces inflammation at the source

• May provide longer-lasting relief than steroid injections

• Targets the root cause of plantar fasciitis instead of just masking symptoms

Studies show PRP injections for plantar fasciitis often outperform corticosteroid injections in long-term results, making PRP a leading option for patients with chronic heel pain.

MLS® Laser Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

MLS® (Multiwave Locked System) laser therapy is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for musculoskeletal pain. Unlike other lasers, MLS® delivers synchronized dual-wavelength infrared light that penetrates deeply into tissues.

How MLS® Laser Therapy Helps Heel Pain:

• Reduces inflammation and swelling naturally

• Stimulates cellular repair by increasing ATP production

• Improves blood circulation for faster healing

• Provides quick pain relief without injections or medications

• Painless and requires no downtime

Most patients see results within 5–10 sessions, with many reporting pain relief after just a few treatments.

PRP vs. MLS® Laser Therapy: Which Plantar Fasciitis Treatment is Best?

• PRP injections are ideal for chronic plantar fasciitis or when other conservative treatments (stretching, orthotics, physical therapy) haven’t worked.

• MLS® laser therapy is best for patients looking for a non-invasive, drug-free option that reduces heel pain quickly.

• Many specialists combine both therapies for maximum results—using MLS® laser for short-term pain relief and PRP injections for long-term healing.

Non-Surgical Heel Pain Relief is Possible

Plantar fasciitis can make everyday activities painful, but surgery isn’t your only option. PRP injections and MLS® laser therapy are safe, effective, and non-surgical treatments that address the root causes of heel pain.

If you’re struggling with plantar fasciitis and want long-lasting relief, consult Dr Gelber to see if PRP or MLS® laser therapy is right for you.