Get your heel pain under control. Our foot and ankle center can help.
Waking up to a stiff, achy and throbbing heel was the last thing you expected. You wonder if maybe you overdid it with your run yesterday. The New Year brings resolutions of working out more and eating healthier. Perhaps this is your resolution; however, building up your workout is the best way to prevent overuse injuries that lead to heel pain. If you are dealing with heel pain, our Bronx, NY, podiatrist Dr. Barry Finkelstein can alleviate your symptoms.
Treat Heel Pain at Home
If you aren’t in severe pain that impacts your ability to bear weight on the foot or move around, then you can simply try some simple conservative home care treatments to ease your achy, sore heels.
In most cases, an inflammatory condition known as plantar fasciitis is typically to blame for heel pain that often spreads to the arches of the foot. Plantar fasciitis, and other inflammatory causes of heel pain can often be alleviated by simply,
- Taking an anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, to reduce swelling and pain
- Practicing these daily stretching foot and leg exercises to alleviate stiffness and discomfort
- Resting as much as possible
- Applying athletic tape to support the arches of the feet
- Wearing custom insoles, arch support or orthotics
When to See a Doctor
So, when is it time to turn to our Bronx, NY, foot and ankle doctors to address your heel pain? While many people can recover fully from plantar fasciitis through rest and home care, some may not. It’s best to visit our podiatrist if,
- You’re experiencing pain even at rest
- You aren’t able to put weight on the heel
- Your mobility is greatly impacted
- Symptoms aren’t improving, or are getting worse, after a week of home care
If you are dealing with severe or persistent heel pain in Bronx, NY, and are looking for a podiatrist to provide you with care, you’ve come to the right place. The team at NYNJ Foot and Ankle Center is offering both in-office and telemedicine visits to its patients. Call our office at (718) 881-7990 to schedule an appointment.