Heel Pain Causes and Treatment Options

Heel Pain Causes and Treatment Options

If those first few painful steps you take after waking are the most memorable part of every morning it may be time to get in touch with your podiatrist. Heel pain should not go untreated, or at least examined by your doctor. To find out more, contact Dr. Barry Finkelstein of NYNJ Foot and Ankle Associates in Bronx, NY.

Plantar Fasciitis

A very common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis as it's a condition that affects the foot's plantar fascia. Which is a ligament that stretches from your heel to the front of your foot. It helps you get around on your feet, acting as a shock absorber, and supporting your arches.

Thus, people who have problems with their arches are at higher risk of the condition.

Work that involves walking for long periods of time is also a known cause. Especially if it is on hard flat surfaces and without supportive footwear.

Carrying around excess weight can furthermore put a lot of pressure on your feet.

For minor pain, there are home treatments that you can try on your own. But plantar fasciitis is not the only possible reason for your pain, so it is still imperative to seek the opinion of your doctor.

Treatment Options

Pain from plantar fasciitis is more noticeable in the morning and after trying to get back on your feet after sitting for some time.

If you are suffering from inflammation you can apply ice for a few minutes throughout the day to help lower it, taking care not to contact the ice directly to the skin. Over the counter anti-inflammatory medications can also help with the inflammation as well as the pain.

But most importantly, you should rest.

If the pain persists it's time to contact your doctor, if you haven't already. They can help you with a variety of treatments.

With a removable walking cast to help you rest as you heal, injection therapy to help with the inflammation, and physical therapy to provide relief.

They can prescribe custom orthotic devices or padding to help get you back on your feet by giving you the support you need.

Night splints to help stretch your plantar fascia and help with those morning aches.

Even surgery if your case is severe enough, although the majority of patients recover without it.

Heel Pain Treatment in Bronx, NY

Enjoy your morning walks again, make an appointment today. Call Dr. Finkelstein of NYNJ Foot and Ankle Associates in Bronx, NY, by dialing (718) 881-7990.

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