Heel Pain
Did you wake up this morning, get out of bed, and then
suddenly feel a sharp, stabbing pain in the heel of your
foot? Do your heels hurt during the day, even if you're just
sitting at your desk? Do your heels ache at the end of the
day? Heel pain is one of the most common foot problems we
treat at Family Foot Health Specialists.
Heel Pain is usually created by an inflammation of the Plantar
Fascia, which is the thick fibrous band of connective tissue that
runs from the heel to the toes. The pain can begin
intermittently, but over days, weeks, or even months it can become
more regular, more painful, and even spread to the other foot if
that one doesn't already hurt as well.
The most common cause of plantar fasciitis and Achilled
tendinitis is due to the faulty mechanics of the foot. People
with with high arched feet or flat feet are more prone to
developing this condition. Also, shoes that are not
supportive, such as flip flops, can contribute to plantar
fasciitis.
Signs and Symptoms
Pain upon getting out of bed, pain after long periods of weight
bearing (being on your feet in some fashion), pain with
exercising.
Treatment
Fortunately, plantar fasciitis generally responds well to
conservative, non-surgical treatment such as stretching exercises,
orthotic devices, medications, injection therapy, night splints
and physical therapy. For the small percentage of people
who do not respond to conservative treatment, surgery would be a
solution.
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