Sheepshead Bay heel pain treatment
Heel pain makes it difficult to walk, and sometimes even to stand. Here at Body & Feet, we're your foot specialists, experienced in the evaluation of your heel problems. And thanks to our
Sheepshead Bay heel pain treatment, you will be able to experience relief and prevent recurrences.
The two most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. The straining and tearing of the connective tissue between your heel bone and your toes is called plantar fasciitis. Swelling, irritation, and inflammation are typical symptoms. If you spend a lot of time on your feet, either for work or for leisure activities, you are more prone to getting this condition. Other risk factors include flat feet, high arches, poor-fitting footwear, feet that roll inward when you walk, and being overweight. Heel spurs, which may occur along with plantar fasciitis or on their own, are deposits of calcium that form on the underside of your heel bone. They are the result of muscle or ligament strain. In addition to having many of the same risk factors as with plantar fasciitis, diabetes will also make you more susceptible to heel spurs. The diagnosis of heel pain will generally require a physical examination of your foot as well as x-rays, in order to get a vivid picture of exactly what's happening inside your foot. Among the possibilities for our Sheepshead Bay heel pain treatment are orthotics, which are shoe inserts, recommending more comfortable and supportive shoes, stretching exercises, and physical therapy. Surgery is not necessary in most cases, but if other methods prove to achieve the needed results, it may be the best way to address it.
With our
Sheepshead Bay heel pain treatment, you can look forward to a solution for your current circumstances. Just call us and schedule an appointment to come in.
By Body & Feet
January 31, 2017
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