What is a Heel Pain?
Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly
used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of
the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the
connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the
toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the
heel bone. Overpronation is the most common cause of plantar fasciitis.
As the foot rolls inward excessively when walking, it flattens the foot,
lengthens the arch, and puts added tension on the plantar fascia. Over time,
this causes inflammation.
Also known as heel
spur syndrome, the condition is often successfully treated with
conservative measures, such as the use of anti-inflammatory medications, ice
packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy. Note:
Please consult your physician before taking any medications. In persistent
cases, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) may be used to treat the heel
pain.
Heel Pain - Podiatrist
in Briarwood, Flushing, Kew Gardens, Queens
- Geoffrey Epstein, DPM
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