Testimonials

Laser Treatment Testimonials

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Morton's Neuroma

• Please describe the symptoms of your Morton’s neuroma prior to laser treatment:

dull, burning, aching and tingling

level of pain 5

variable

• Did your Morton’s neuroma interfere with activities of daily living or quality-of-life?

Quality of life

• How long have you had these symptoms? 

2 years 

• Mention previous treatments prior to laser treatment including any injection(s), physical therapy, shoe modifications, orthotic devices, surgery, etc.

Injections

• Described improvement following laser treatment.

Big Improvement

• What % of improvement have you achieved following laser treatment?

65%- 70% better

• How frequent is the pain, if any, following laser treatment?

occasional

• Describe your current symptoms now, if any, following laser treatment.

Are your symptoms continuing to improve, staying the same or getting worse?

Continuing to improve

• Has laser treatment improved the quality of your life?

yes

• Following completion of laser treatment for Morton’s neuroma are you:

very satisfied

• Would you recommend this laser treatment for Morton’s neuroma?

Definitely yes

I.B.

11/20/2024

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Achilles Tendinopathy 

• Please describe the symptoms of your Achilles tendonitis prior to laser treatment:

sharp, dull, burning, aching

level of pain has been between 1-10

Constant except when sleeping

• Did your Achilles tendonitis interfere with activities of daily living or quality-of-life?

Yes 

• How long have you had these symptoms? 

1.5 years 

• Mention previous treatments prior to laser treatment including any injection(s), physical therapy, shoe modifications, orthotic devices, surgery, etc.

Physical therapy 

• Described improvement following laser treatment:

More flexibility almost no pain

• What % of improvement have you achieved following laser treatment?

90%

• How frequent is the pain, if any, following laser treatment?

Occasionally but minor 

• Describe your current symptoms now, if any, following laser treatment:

Are your symptoms continuing to improve, staying the same or getting worse?

Improve 

• Has laser treatment improved the quality of your life?

Totally

• Following completion of laser treatment for Achilles tendonitis are you:

extremely satisfied

• Would you recommend this laser treatment for Achilles tendonitis?

Definitely yes

K.N. 

10/20/2024

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Plantar Fasciitis 

• Please describe the symptoms of your plantar fasciitis prior to laser treatment:

My symptoms were a constant burning, aching pain ranging from level 6-10 on a daily basis.

• Did your plantar fasciitis interfere with activities of daily living or quality-of-life?

Plantar fasciitis interfered with my gym workouts, playing soccer, and doing yard work. Quality of life was affected by the negative impact of this condition.

• How long have you had these symptoms? 

 Symptoms started 6 months prior to starting treatment.

• Mention previous treatments prior to laser treatment including any injection(s), physical therapy, shoe modifications, orthotic devices, surgery, etc.

 I had plantar fascia release surgery on this foot 20 years ago and tried an injection. I have been wearing orthotics for over 20 years. I also went to physical therapy when I started the laser treatments.

• Described improvement following laser treatment.

Symptoms began to improve during laser treatments. Pain was less frequent and not constant as before.

• What % of improvement have you achieved following laser treatment?

I have achieved 95% improvement.

• How frequent is the pain, if any, following laser treatment?

Pain is almost non-existent.  Only feel some slight discomfort on occasion after running on the treadmill.

• Describe your current symptoms now, if any, following laser treatment. Are your symptoms continuing to improve, staying the same or getting worse?

Currently my symptoms continue to improve.

• Has laser treatment improved the quality of your life?

Quality of life is much better since completing treatment.

• Following completion of laser treatment for plantar fasciitis are you:

Extremely satisfied with the laser treatment.

• Would you recommend this laser treatment for plantar fasciitis?

I would highly recommend this treatment for plantar fasciitis.

L.W.

10/01/2024

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Achillies Tendonitis Follow up 4 years 

   April 2019 injured the Achilles tendon; diagnosis was Achilles tendonitis. Symptoms of my Achilles tendonitis prior to laser treatment: For 18 months Achilles tendon was inflamed and constantly painful. The pain included burning, sharp, and aching pain. 

   Difficulty walking, climbing ladders, or standing for long periods of time. Could not rest heel on the couch. Had to keep a pillow under my calf so the heel was not touching anything. In the morning there was extreme pain putting my foot on the floor and walking. The level of pain was a 10 (utilizing the 1-10 pain scale).

   Achilles tendonitis interfered with daily activities. Could not remain on my feet for long periods of time. Trouble and pain riding ATV, walking the dog, standing, even standing to make meals, practicing T’ai Chi, gym classes and riding a bike.

   Employed as an Aviation Quality Supervisor at the time of injury and treatment. Work duties were affected by Achilles tendonitis because of limited mobility, pain, and swelling. Employment was in jeopardy.

   Previous treatment included night splint, stretching exercises, walking boot, soaking in Epsom salt, heat, ice, elevation, physical therapy, orthotic device, and cortisone injection. The former podiatrist told me there was nothing more that could be done, and I had to “deal with the pain”.

   With that diagnosis I sought out Dr. Bocian for a second opinion. He introduced me to his High Intensity Laser Treatment option. I received 10 of Dr. Bocian’s laser treatments beginning October 28, 2020. During the treatments, I noticed an improvement in the pain and mobility levels. Immediately following the final laser treatment, February 23, 2021, the pain was gone. Mobility was increasing exponentially. 100% recovery.

   Four years since completing Dr. Bocian’s High Intensity Laser Treatments I have no pain, no mobility issues. 100% improvement continues. Quality of life was returned. No limitations to physical exertion. I highly recommend Dr. Bocian’s High Intensity Laser Treatment to everyone suffering from chronic Achilles tendonitis. I am not only extremely satisfied with the outcome but overjoyed to get my life back. 

   This insightful discovery by Dr. Bocian was brilliant!

Y.S

09/26/2024

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Achillies Tendonitis Follow Up

       I had been suffering with Achilles tendinitis pain for close to one year and had gone through three months of physical therapy with little improvement when (following a recommendation from a neighbor) I started Dr. Bocian’s High Intensity Laser Treatment in 2020.  

       After ten treatments my pain was mostly gone and I was able to resume my normal physical activities.  

       It is now 2024 and I have no pain at all in my Achilles tendon.  I had not expected to be 100% pain free but I am and am so grateful for the treatment provided by Dr. Bocian.

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Plantar Fibroma 6 Month Follow Up

• Please describe the symptoms of your plantar fibroma prior to laser treatment:

The pain was variable and ranged between 1-8 with occasional very sharp pains.

• Did your plantar fibroma interfere with activities of daily living or quality-of-life?

The fibroma DID interfere with activities of daily living and my quality of life. I had significant pain when doing simple tasks such as trying to walk my dog. I am active and have an active job and the pain from the fibroma was concerning. 

• How long have you had these symptoms? 

I first noticed the fibroma in May of 2023 and noted pain developing in my foot in the surrounding area in June of 2023.

• Mention previous treatments prior to laser treatment including any injection(s), physical therapy, shoe modifications, orthotic devices, surgery, etc.

This was my first treatment for the fibroma.

• Describe improvement following laser treatment. 

The pain became both less frequent and less significant. I had noticed prior to the laser that by doing a certain amount of physical activity, the fibroma would become irritated and would begin to hurt more and more. As the treatments continued, the amount of physical activity I could do before I was in pain increased. I no longer have physical limitations from the fibroma. 

• What % of improvement have you achieved following laser treatment? 

90% 

• How frequent is the pain, if any, following laser treatment? 

It is rare. Most days I do not feel any pain. 

• Describe your current symptoms now, if any, following laser treatment. Are your symptoms continuing to improve, staying the same, or getting worse? 

I have some dull pain from the fibroma, it is infrequent and the pain is less severe/sharp. The pain is continuing to improve and most days is nonexistent.

• Has the laser treatment improved the quality of your life?  

It has improved my quality of life by the fact that I no longer have physical limitations from the fibroma. I do not have to adjust my life around it. 

• Following completion of laser treatment for plantar fibroma are you: somewhat satisfied, satisfied, very satisfied, extremely satisfied, or unsatisfied?

I am very satisfied with the laser treatment.

• Would you recommend this laser treatment for plantar fibroma?  

I would recommend it to others, while also advising them of the frequency of treatments/ time commitment needed to do this treatment. 

H.M

09/20/2024

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Plantar Fasciitis

   I had been living with Plantar Fasciitis pain in my feet for years. So long I can’t even tell you exactly. Probably right around 8-9 years. I had been to other podiatrists and even an orthopedic surgeon in search of help trying to figure out how to heal and avoid future injury. 

Prior to laser treatment I had sharp aching pain in both my right and my left feet. My right foot was worse than the left.

Right foot pain: my low end of pain in my right foot was around a 5 and every day it would go up to a 10. If it was a particularly active day I would reach a 10 on the pain scale by mid day. 

Left foot pain: my low end of pain in my left foot was around a 3 and the daily activity would bring it to a 6/7 on the pain scale. 

   I felt like at some point I had tried everything. I had a night splint I wore religiously, I’ve spent time in and out of a walking boot over the years, I’ve had cortisone injections in my heels, I’ve had two separate sets of custom orthotics which I wore religiously. I always wore shoes with good support. Gone were the days of cute sandals or god forbid, flip flops. I’ve been to physical therapy more times than I can count. At physical therapy I was put through a barrage of physical exercise treatments, there were times where we’d end the sessions with boots that circulated cold water around my feet and legs. At physical therapy I went through Astym therapy and even did dry needling, both of which were very painful. I did constant stretches throughout my days at home and work and was up often through the night stretching my feet and legs. I used KT tape and taped my feet almost every day, but made sure to tape on days that involved any physical activity such as hiking. I also had socks that were particularly made for plantar fasciitis that I would sometimes wear as well as a Plantar Fasciitis specific ace bandage type thing I would sometimes wrap around my arch and ankle. I had all the tools, such as the balls with the nubs and the freezer foot roller and I would roll my feet at home when I could. I tried icing and I tried heat. I tried ice and heat alternating. I tried epsom salt foot baths as well as rubbing my feet with different oils. I had my feet massaged regularly and even bought a very expensive massager and I would sit and watch tv in the evenings with my feet in the massager. My husband bought me a deep tissue massage gun I used regularly and my daughter one year for Christmas bought me some weird contraption where you wrap your whole legs and feet up into it and it massages. Everyone knew the constant pain I was in. 

   The moment I hit the floor I would hobble like a 90 year old woman across the room. You also, better believe I never walked barefoot, even in my home. I constantly had some kind of shoe with good support to include a ‘house shoe’ I could slip on and off. My husband would drop me at the door of any businesses we were going to, because walking through the parking lot was excruciating.  I had a squishy floor mat on my shower floor, because if I stood in the shower for even just a moment my feet would be throbbing in pain. They still did, even with the mat, but it made it just a bit bearable for just a moment longer. I would end my showers curled up on my bed in my towel in tears. 

   I started Dr. Bocian’s High Intensity Laser Treatment. I had some inhibitions about it working, but at this point I had nothing to lose and I felt completely desperate. We initially did an ultrasound and found out exactly how bad of a shape I was in. I had Plantar fasciitis on both feet, chronic, acute and sub-acute. I would say a few treatments into the laser treatment I started to feel a difference. It would take a little longer through a day to reach my max pain. I can’t remember exactly how many treatments I had on my left foot, but I can tell you my left foot feels healed, 100% better. It’s incredible. I forgot what it was like to have feet I didn’t even think about for every single moment of the day.  We ended our sessions at 20 treatments on my right foot. I would say it has healed about 70%. I don’t think my symptoms have improved since the treatment, it’s just stayed around 70%.  My low pain on my left foot is now around a 3. On particularly active days my pain on that foot gets up to a 6/7 which is where I used to actually start out the day before. I’m a very active person and on my crazy days I have still gotten up to around an 8 or 9 on the pain scale, but those days are now very few and far between. Not every single day of life like before. 

   Dr. Bocian’s High Intensity Laser Treatment has changed my life. All of the treatments, rituals and daily therapies are no longer a part of every day. I can walk most days without thinking of my feet at all. Even though I still have a little pain in my right foot at least now it is bearable. Not debilitating. Dr Bocian has decided to add a few more treatments to the right foot and I’m excited at the possibility that I could eventually live a life that is Plantar Fasciitis pain free. I know that if that happens it will take me a while to process as I have lived with this chronic pain for so long, but I am very hopeful. 

K.M.

08/21/2024

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Plantar Fasciitis 

I saw several podiatrists for my Plantar Fasciitis between 2019 through 2023. I had injections, orthotics, physical therapy, several types of shoes, etc. all to no avail. 

My pain level continued to worsen, interfering with activities and my quailty of life. A friend recommended Dr. Bocian in Tucson.

When I went to see Dr. Bocian, my plan level had gotten to a 7, and he suggested that I might find relief with a Laser Treatment plan. I traveled from Sierra Vista to Tucson each week.

After six weeks I felt a definite improvement, and after ten weeks of treatments, my pain  had completely subsided.

I am so grateful for these treatments, and highly recommend them to anyone who has not had success with traditional approaches.

D.M.

06/24/2024  

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Plantar Fibroma 

• Please describe the symptoms of your plantar fibroma prior to laser treatment:

Sharp, dull, burning, & aching. The pain was variable and ranged between 1-8 with occasional very sharp pains.

• Did your plantar fibroma interfere with activities of daily living or quality-of-life?

The fibroma DID interfere with activities of daily living and my quality of life. I had significant pain when doing simple tasks such as trying to walk my dog. I am active and have an active job and the pain from the fibroma was concerning. 

• How long have you had these symptoms? 

I first noticed the fibroma in May of 2023 and noted pain developing in my foot in the surrounding area in June of 2023.

• Mention previous treatments prior to laser treatment including any injection(s), physical therapy, shoe modifications, orthotic devices, surgery, etc.

This was my first treatment for the fibroma.

• Describe improvement following laser treatment.

The pain because both less frequent and less significant. I had noticed prior to the laser that by doing a certain amount of physical activity, the fibroma would become irritated and would begin to hurt more and more. As the treatments continued, the amount of physical activity I could do before I was in pain increased.

• What % of improvement have you achieved following laser treatment? 

90% 

• How frequent is the pain, if any, following laser treatment?

It is occasional.

• Describe your current symptoms now, if any, following laser treatment. Are your symptoms continuing to improve, staying the same, or getting worse?

I have some dull pain from the fibroma, it is less frequent and the pain is less severe/sharp. The pain is continuing to improve.

• Has the laser treatment improved the quality of your life?  

It has improved my quality of life.

• Following completion of laser treatment for plantar fibroma are you: somewhat satisfied, satisfied, very satisfied, extremely satisfied, or unsatisfied?

I am very satisfied with the laser treatment.

• Would you recommend this laser treatment for plantar fibroma?

I would recommend it to others, while also advising them of the frequency of treatments/ time commitment needed to do this treatment. 

H.C.

06/06/2024

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Plantar Fasciitis

In December 2023 I learned of Dr. Bocian’s laser treatment plan for Plantar Fasciitis. At first, I was skeptical the treatments would be successful for me. Previously, I suffered Plantar Fasciitis pain for roughly three years and underwent cortisone injections during that time. I struggled to walk and was unable to participate in activities involving walking or standing. However, in 2023 the cortisone shots no longer provided relief and I did not want surgery. I decided to pursue the laser treatments despite my insurance not covering the cost. After the third treatment, I noticed a reduction in foot pain. I was able to walk straighter and longer. I was now looking forward to future treatments. By the 11th treatment, my foot pain was drastically reduced; I estimated approximately 85% improvement. In conclusion, I have my life back and the cost for these treatments was well spent. I strongly recommend anyone suffering pain from plantar fasciitis to see Dr. Bocian and his staff. You too can get back to living pain-free.

E.G.

06/01/2024

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Morton's Neuroma & Plantar Fasciitis 

On January 20, 2014, I underwent Dr. Bocian's High Intensity Laser Procedure for Morton's
Neuroma of the second interspace, left foot and Chronic Plantar Fasciitis of my right heel. A
diagnostic ultrasound performed at University Medical Center confirmed a small Morton's
Neuroma within the left second intermetatarsal space.

I was experiencing pain to the plantar aspect of my left forefoot for the past 3 months and pain
to the plantar aspect of my right heel for the past year. The heel pain was severe at times and
limited my ability to play tennis.

On December 19, 2018, I underwent Dr. Bocian's High Intensity Laser Procedure for Chronic
Plantar Fasciitis of my left heel. Cortisone injections and immobilization with walking boot failed
to provide improvement.

It has been 10 years since completing Dr. Bocian’s laser treatments for my left Morton's
Neuroma and right Plantar Fasciitis and 6 years since completing laser treatment for my left
plantar fasciitis. I no longer have heel or neuroma pain. I continue to be pain free. My
improvement remains 100%.

Dr. Bocian's High Intensity Laser Procedures have improved my quality of life. I am extremely
satisfied with the results. I would definitely recommend his laser treatment for Chronic Plantar
Fasciitis and Morton's Neuroma.

D.G.

02/19/2024

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Morton's Neuroma

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Morton's Neuroma

My original symtoms of Morton's Neuroma were a sharp, burning pain on the bottom of my right foot. It had been progressive over about a 4-5 year period and had reached an 8/10 pain level. The pain relinquised when i was not on my feet, but it had progessed to making most of my walking and excercise difficult to impossible. I had tried massage, shoes with a large toe box, and various inserts into the shoe. 

I began to see improvement almost immediately with the laser treatments. I was skeptical about saying anything absolute with the first treatment, but by the second or third treatment, it was apparent. I began looking forward to the treatments as initially the improvement faded after a few days. As we progessed into the treatment plan, the improvement persisited throughout the week. And, before I had completed he full set, I started to become slightly sensitive to the laser. Nothing serious, just an occastional pain during the treatment. At that point, we decided to pause the treatment schedule with the agreement we could restart laster is the pain returned. 

During this same time, I also added a toe spacer between the third and fouth toes. The improvement has been wonderful. It has been almost two years. I walk on hilly terrain almost daily, and sometimes twice a day, for 45 minutes. I may have felt a hint of pain a couple times---but 99.99% of the time, I totally forget I ever had Morton's Neuroma. I do continue to use the toe spacer and wide toe box shoes with good inserts. It is noteworthy that the shoes had not relieved the pain prior to the laser treatment. 

Simply put, I am thrilled to have been offered this laser treatment for my pain. I have talked to many others about it and suggested they contact Dr. Bocian for an evalutation. I think that my quality of life would have been significantly less without this treatment as I just couldn't walk much or excercise. And since excercise impacts numerous other health concerns, I suspect my overall health and emotional well- being would have declined. Given that other treatments for Morton's Neuroma are far less successful and include series risks, I am so thankful for this option. And the results were extremely satisfying. I waited over a year to report on my outcome as I feel it is even more meaningful that my relief has persisted. 

Thank you, Dr. Bocian!!!!! My best wishes for your continued success.

Gail Stevenson, DVM

02/19/2024

 

Testimonal: High Intensity Laser for Achillies Tendonitis

I am a 68-year-old male who suffered with Achillies tendon pain for over 30 years.  I have been physically active since my teenage years.  Unfortunately, I failed to properly treat foot and ankle injuries sustained during my young adult life.  Over time I started to feel pain in the Achillies tendon area of my left foot and the pain increased over the years with ongoing physical activity.  Throughout the years I tried physical therapy, orthotics, steroid injections, and pain relief medication with no lasting relief.  In 2022, the pain level became unbearable.  My first steps in the morning were generally unbearable because the pain I experienced was at a level of 10, on a scale of 1-10.  Walking in general was a problem for me because I experienced continuous high-level pain and an intense burning feeling in the Achillies tendon area.  I could not stay active because of the pain, which clearly impacted my life.   

In October of 2023, I consulted with Dr. Bocian.  Dr. Bocian was very attentive to my concerns and discussed my options, informing me about his High Intensity Laser Procedure for chronic non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy.  Dr. Bocian was very transparent about the pros and cons of his procedure; however, his knowledge, experience, and confidence about his treatment was refreshing and gave me hope.  I started my first treatment in October of 2023.  Right from the first treatment, I noticed some improvement, and over the subsequent treatments, my improvement was amazing.  

My treatments with his High Intensity Laser Procedure have allowed me to greatly increase my physical activity over the past several months.  Today I can participate in some of my prior physical activities that produced severe pain and burning in my Achillies tendons, with very little discomfort.  I believe I am 95% healed at this point thanks to his laser procedure and I anticipate that as the healing process continues, I will get to 100%.  I am grateful for Dr. Bocian’s knowledge, expertise, and innovation and I have no reservation in recommending his High Intensity Laser Procedure for chronic Achillies tendonitis.  I look forward to resuming my active lifestyle. 

H.R.  

02/01/2024 

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Morton's Neuroma

My journey with Dr. Bocian started a little over a year ago when I went to him with the most horrific pain in my right foot. The pain was like walking with a large rock in my shoe and it also hurt barefoot, the pain was like a burning and stabbing pain which  made me hobble. He diagnosed me with Morton's Neuroma. My first treatment was a cortisone shot which helped for about 10 months . My second treatment was also cortisone, but this shot only lasted about 3 to 4 months. The pain seemed to be getting worse so Dr. Bocian informed me of his laser treatment which was a better alternative to surgery . I agreed and we started my 10 week treatment. My pain level at the start was a 10, after each treatment the pain was noticeably decreasing.  It was so much easier to walk and do things I couldn't do before. By the time I was at my 8th treatment my pain level was at a 3, and by the time we finished my 10th treatment my pain was 100% gone. My quality of life has changed drastically for the better, its almost like being reborn. I personally recommend this treatment for everyone who has pain like I did. I would also like to complement the office staff, who always showed me nothing but respect and kindness. This is the first doctor that I looked forward to going to my appointment's. Needless to say that I am extremely satisfied with my journey with Dr. Bocian, and a huge thank you to Natasha my MT.

P.M.

12/31/2023

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser for Morton's Neuroma 

After experiencing severe burning pain in my left foot for over three months in 2019, I visited Dr. Darin Bocian for treatment options. The pain was impacting my ability to walk and being active is extremely important to me. We tried cortisone injections which did not provide long term relief. It was then confirmed through multi planar MR imaging that I had a 2.4 mm Morton’s Neuroma of the third web space and the treatment option recommended by Dr. Bocian was laser treatments utilizing a high intensity laser. I was a little skeptical at first, however, I agreed that this was the best course of action to relieve the pain. My first treatment was on February 14, 2020, and my success story starts there. My tenth and final treatment was on April 23, 2020, and I walked away a much happier person. It took several treatments before I noticed a significant improvement, but I was thrilled at the mid-point appointment where I could honestly say I felt success. Three and a half years later, I no longer feel any pain and am extremely happy with the results of the laser treatment. My quality of life has improved and my ability to walk comfortably has returned. I feel very much like a success story as I had to be reminded of which foot I had the laser treatment on due to the lack of pain over the last few years. I would highly recommend this treatment option to others with a similar diagnosis.

T.B.

11/8/2023

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser Treatment for Achillies Tendonitis 

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

I am 40 years old and an avid runner. I had developed plantar fasciitis that caused sharp pain when I would wake in the morning. It was very difficult to take those first few steps out of bed. It had progressed so that it was even painful to get out of my car after driving for 15 minutes or after sitting for any period of time. The pain in my right heel was around a 7 out of 10.

I dealt with this pain for about a year and a half. I had tried massage, heat, ice and even purchased a night splint. There was little relief after doing this for several months. I finally decided to see a doctor about it and was referred to Dr. Bocian. He and his staff were so wonderful. They were committed to improving my health and getting me back to my active lifestyle. Dr. Bocian suggested laser therapy and I was so desperate for relief because I felt like I had tried everything else and nothing had worked. It took a few treatments for me to start to notice a change. By 10 treatments I was about 90% improved so he gave me a couple more treatments. It's been 3 months since my last laser treatment and I can gladly say I am 100%!

I no longer have pain from plantar fasciitis and am back to running with no pain! I use heel cushions and continue to stretch and massage to keep healthy, but I am completely satisfied with the laser treatment! There was no down time. I continued to run during treatments (a little less than normal to promote healing) and I'm currently training for a big race! I would absolutely recommend this treatment for anyone that has suffered with symptoms of plantar fasciitis. It has given me my life back!

J.S.

4/5/2023

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

As a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) I experienced my share of body aches and pains attributed to the career I so enjoyed. But when I started to experience extreme foot pain in 2015 I knew this was not typical aches and pains associated with the job.

I headed straight to a podiatrist who diagnosed my foot pain as plantar fasciitis. Treatment consisted of exercises, custom orthotics, and cortisone injections. After approximately three months the pain subsided and I resumed my regular physical activity of running several times a week and backcountry hiking several miles a week. Fast forward to 2018 and the plantar fasciitis came back.

I started a regime of rest, foot stretching exercises, and new orthotics. Again after four or so months the pain subsided and I resumed all normal activities including running several times a week and hiking. Fast forward to May of 2021 this is when my plantar fasciitis came back with a vengeance.

Again I started the regime of rest, exercise, and new orthotics. The rest came fairly easy as I retired a few months later.

I found a new passion in retirement that included my time, family time and rest (haha). Since newly retired I was patient with the extreme plantar fasciitis pain, I soon found out that I was just as busy as I was prior to retirement and the foot pain continued to persist. I stayed patient with the pain thinking it would go away as it had the previous two flare ups, boy I was wrong. I found myself staying off my feet for extended hours throughout the day and eventually started using crutches.

That’s where Dr. Bocian came in, I finally made an appointment with him due to the excruciating pain. Dr. Bocian was very attentive and sympathetic as I gave him all the sordid details on how I came to see him.

Dr. Bocian provided some options for dealing with my plantar fasciitis that I had previously tried and one that caused some skepticism on my part. This skepticism was born out of Dr. Bocian’s suggestion of laser treatments.

Dr. Bocian provided literature on GentleMax Pro laser treatment, I went home discussed this alternative with my wife and went online, and read everything I could find on this kind of treatment for plantar fasciitis.

As skeptical as I was, I was willing to try this treatment.

My first few sessions did not really yield any positive results, I was reassured by Dr. Bocian to be patient. As I continued these painless short sessions my foot pain started to subside to the point that I was convinced that something good was happening. I completed all the sessions that Dr. Bocian recommended and now I’m close to 100% pain free. The laser treatment not only took the pain away it gave me a new lease on retirement, oh how I love chasing my now fourteen month old granddaughter around the yard.

L.R.

1/3/2023

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser Treatment for Morton’s Neuroma

In the spring of 2018, I had the sensation of walking on a stone in my shoe and was diagnosed with a neuroma on my right foot. Chose not to have surgery to remove the neuroma. Sharp, burning pain which was progressively getting worse. Pain is worse when barefoot. Level of pain from 8-10 when walking. Cortisone injection helped as well as a custom orthotic for several months but then the pain returned. I had the symptoms for about 6 months before learning about laser treatment.

After several laser treatments, the pain was completely gone and I was able to return to all my normal activities. To date, I am still pain free.

I am very satisfied with the treatment and have recommended it to others.

B. Q.
1/26/2023

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

• Please describe the symptoms of your plantar fasciitis prior to laser treatment:

Prior to laser treatment, my plantar fasciitis symptoms included intermittent and variable burning and aching when getting up from sitting for more than 20 minutes. While in bed at night, it would often ache and throb.

• Did your plantar fasciitis interfere with activities of daily living or quality-of-life?

My plantar fasciitis would interrupt my sleep often. It made sports, long walks and hikes difficult and painful.

• How long have you had these symptoms? 

I’ve suffered with this for three years, despite a variety of treatments. It has now evolved into plantar fasciosis (plantar fasciopathy).

• Mention previous treatments prior to laser treatment including any injection(s), physical therapy, shoe modifications, orthotic devices, surgery, etc.

Previous treatments included custom orthotics, supportive shoes, alternating heat and ice, night splint, massage, physical therapy, cortisone shots, and even PRP (plasma rich platelets). While my condition improved, it never fully cleared up.

• Described improvement following laser treatment.

My condition improved slowly with five laser treatments. After the sixth laser treatment, relief grew at a much faster rate.

• What % of improvement have you achieved following laser treatment?

Two months after the tenth laser treatment, I have 95% improvement.

• How frequent is the pain, if any, following laser treatment?

I no longer have pain when getting up from sitting, no matter how long. I occasionally have soreness in the heel or light throbbing, which occur less and less.

• Describe your current symptoms now, if any, following laser treatment. Are your symptoms continuing to improve, staying the same or getting worse?

My symptoms continue to improve, and I look forward to a 100% recovery.

• Has laser treatment improved the quality of your life?

The results for me are nothing short of remarkable! And without cutting, pain, downtime, or infringement on my usual activities.

• Following completion of laser treatment for plantar fasciitis are you:

My insurance doesn't cover the treatment, but for me, it's been worth every penny

• Would you recommend this laser treatment for plantar fasciitis?

I recommend this treatment to anyone who has a lingering case of plantar fasciitis.

F.B.
1/16/2023

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

I am a nurse and have suffered from plantar fasciitis off and on since 2008. In the past physical therapy, steroidal injections & ice have helped significantly, but after 2021 nothing seemed to help & it was affecting my work & my ability to hike even short distances. In my profession I have to wear lead aprons & stand for long periods of time.

I received a steroid injection in 2022 which did not help. Dr Bocian discussed the laser therapy with me and supplied me with complying data that supported its use and effectiveness so I decided to try it. After only 4 treatments I was excited to feel a big difference & reduction of my pain. The treatments allowed me to work without constant pain, I was hiking longer distances & so relieved to find something was actually working!

I ended up taking 12 treatments with a 99% reduction of my pain. By 2 months after that I can walk, hike and stand with my lead apron for extended 1-3 hours at a time 100% pain free!! I am so happy with the response to the laser treatments. Of course I still use good shoes with arch support, but I can walk bare footed, I just try not to as this can aggravate my condition

Dr.Bocian & his staff are wonderful, knowledgeable & devoted to helping their patients. I highly recommend laser treatments for plantar fasciitis.

Thank you,

G.T.
12/10/2022

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser Treatment for My Morton’s Neuroma

7 years ago, I was treated by Dr. Bocian for Morton's neuroma. I was in severe pain, was given several cortisone

shots, that helped for a while but eventually I was back to the same pain. I tried orthotics and it didn't make any difference.

Dr. Bocian prescribed 10 Laser treatments, after which I had no pain and have not had a problem since. I would most definitely recommend this treatment for the alleviation of pain from Morton's neuroma.

Thank you for these treatments.

S.T.
08/03/2022

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser Treatment for Plantar Fibroma

In 2011 I was surgically treated by Dr. Landon of Tucson Orthopedic Institute for a diagnosed Morton’s Neuroma on my right foot. Following the surgery and the long recovery, I no longer had pain in the area of the neuroma but had a lot of pain in the ball of my foot, which was later diagnosed as scar tissue, requiring me to wear orthotics to relieve pressure. I still wear orthotics today to address that scar tissue.

In December of 2018 I sought medical attention for a painful lump in the arch of my left foot. Because I had to wear orthotics for my right foot, having an orthotic pressing up against the lump in my left foot was really debilitating. I again consulted a doctor at Tucson Orthopedic Institute, but because I was not satisfied with the outcome of my Morton’s Neuroma surgery, I saw a different doctor. Dr. Cheleuitte diagnosed the lump in my foot as a plantar fibroma and told me absolutely to avoid any type of surgery as it would create more problems. He suggested that I try physical therapy, which I did, but it did not make much difference. He said there was no other successful treatment available.

In early 2019 I began taking my recently relocated elderly parents to Dr. Bocian, as he was highly recommended. Dr. Bocian treated my parents with professionalism and knowledgeable care, and after several visits with them, I decided to ask him about the lump on my left foot. I told him what I had done so far but that it was still there and painful to any kind of pressure. He encouraged me to make an appointment for myself so he could check it out.

I had my first visit with Dr. Bocian on 11/1/19. He confirmed the diagnosis as a plantar fibroma and performed an ultrasound to measure the size of the fibroma. He palpitated the fibroma producing a dull pain level of about a 6 or 7 on a scale of 10. He also examined the scar tissue on my right foot that had resulted from my earlier surgery. He told me that surgery was no longer the recommended treatment for Morton’s Neuroma, and he was sorry that I had gone through that. He said that because the scar tissue was 8+ years old and relatively extensive, his laser therapy might not be effective, but if I was willing to have the laser treatment on my left foot’s fibroma, he would see if the same therapy would be helpful on my scar tissue.

I began receiving the laser treatments on 12/6/20. I was supposed to receive 10 weekly treatments; I believe that I actually received 11. Dr. Bocian was checking on me intermittently following the treatments to ask how I was doing, and the laser therapist also questioned me regularly regarding my fibroma pain level, which seemed to be decreasing. On April 1, 2021, Dr. Bocian took another ultrasound to compare the size of the fibroma from prior to treatment to conclusion. I can attest that the sensitivity to pressure was greatly reduced, and the fibroma itself seemed to be flatter. As time has passed, I believe that the pain has continued to reduce, and I am not bothered by any pain at this point. The lump is still there, although flatter, but I am 100% pain free. What a relief to have that in my past! The scar tissue in my right foot did not appreciably change, and I assume it was, as Dr. Bocian warned me, likely too old to be impacted by the laser. I regret that I didn’t know Dr. Bocian back in 2011!

I am very thankful that I had the laser treatment on my plantar fibroma and would definitely call it successful. I have referred other friends to his practice since that time. This is a wonderful treatment!

J.O.
7/8/22

 

Testimonial: High Intensity Laser Treatment for Morton’s Neuroma

• Please describe the symptoms of your Morton’s neuroma prior to laser treatment.

I had sharp, stabbing pain in the ball of my left foot whenever I put weight on my foot. It felt like there was a rock or knot in the ball of my foot. I had numbness and tingling in my third and fourth toes as well. At times, unable to walk due to the pain.

• Did your Morton’s neuroma interfere with activities of daily living or quality-of-life?

Yes, the Morton’s neuroma interfered with my daily living. I could not walk very far at a time and the rest of my body had to compensate for it, and a lot of limping. Even after short walks I had to rest my foot.

• How long have you had your symptoms?

As I look back on it now, the symptoms were mild before May 2021. Never even knew I had a problem until on vacation in San Antonio and doing a lot of walking along the Riverwalk. Had to stop walking, sit down and take of my shoe and rub my foot for a while before I could continue on back to the hotel to rest. I could not put any weight on it.

• Mention previous treatments prior to laser treatment including any injection(s), physical
  therapy, shoe modifications, orthotic devices, surgery, etc.

Prior to seeing Dr. Bocian I thought the pain in my foot would go away, much like plantar fasciitis does. It didn’t. I used orthotics with arch supports and metatarsal bumps. I wore cushiony and supportive athletic shoes. I purchased new shoes with a roomier toebox. Starting in August 2021 I began seeing Dr. Bocian, and received three separate cortisone injections over the next three months. The injections worked temporarily, and in January 2022 I began the course of laser treatments – once a week for ten weeks.

• Describe improvement following laser treatment.

Slowly but surely the laser treatments made a difference! By my tenth laser treatment I believe I was at 80%, a few additional treatments and I was at 90%. I no longer have constant pain in my foot. I do feel pain once in a while but nothing like I was experiencing before. I still wear comfy shoes, and sometimes a gel metatarsal pad. I am able to walk without pain! I even did some hiking in new, roomy hiking boots.

• What % of improvement have you achieved following laser treatment?

I would say 90-95% right now.

•  How frequent is the pain, if any, following treatment?

The pain is minimal after the laser treatments. I rarely walk barefoot though as I feel it more then – could be because the ball of my foot doesn’t have much padding.