Surgery
Surgery is never the first treatment for plantar fasciitis and if any physician recommends surgery as first line therapy, change your doctor or get a second opinion. Surgery is the last resort. Not only is surgery expensive but it also fails to reliably help the majority of people. Only a small percentage of people need surgery to repair/remove the plantar fascia at the heel bone. It is generally an option only when the pain is severe and all else fails. Side effects include a weakening of the foot arch.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy involves use of sound waves to promote healing of plantar fascia. The procedure is expensive, and has its own complications. One may develop bruising, swelling, and worse pain. Definitely a treatment that should be avoided in the beginning.
Alternative care
The filed of alternative care is full of charlatans selling nonsensical devices like bracelets, magnets and copper rings. None of these products work and they are a waste of money.
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