Have you recently developed heel pain? Your Bronx, NY, podiatrist, Dr. Barry Finkelstein of NYNJ Foot and Ankle Associates, offers treatments designed to treat the source of your problem and relieve your pain.
Heel pain causes
Heel pain can be caused by many conditions, including:
- Plantar Fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of heel pain, occurs when the plantar fascia at the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed. The fascia is a tough band of tissue that connects your toes to your heels. If you have this condition, you may notice sharp pain first thing in the morning or any time you walk or stand after being inactive for a while.
- Heel Spur: Your pain could be caused by a heel spur, a calcium deposit on the bottom of your heel bone. The growths are more common in people who have had plantar fasciitis but can affect anyone.
- Stone Bruise: Did your heel pain start after you stepped on a hard object? You may have bruised the layer of fat under your heel bone. Stone bruises can also occur if you wear shoes that don't provide enough cushioning.
- Achilles Tendonitis: An inflammation in the long, thin tendon at the back of your heel could be the reason that your heel hurts. You may be more likely to develop the condition if you're a runner, have tight calf muscles, spend many hours on your feet or wear shoes with inadequate support.
- Heel Fissures: Deep cracks in the skin over your heel can make standing and walking painful.
- Fracture: If you recently fell or jumped, your heel pain may be due to a fracture.
- Retrocalcaneal Bursitis: Inflammation of the sac under the Achilles tendon could also cause heel pain.
No matter what the cause of your heel pain, your podiatrist in Bronx, NY, can recommend a variety of treatments including:
- Prescription orthotics and heel cups
- Physical therapy
- Corticosteroid injections
- Night splints
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
- Ultrasound therapy
- Casts or walking boots
- Surgery
- Radiofrequency therapy
Are you struggling with heel pain? Call your Bronx, NY, foot doctor, Dr. Finkelstein of NYNJ Foot and Ankle Associates, at (718) 881-7990 to schedule your appointment.