Heel Pain Treatment - Podiatrist in Springfield, IL - John Sigle, DPM

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Dr. John Sigle discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain.

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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.

 

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Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis Treatment) - NYC Podiatrist Lower Manhattan - Maiden Lane Podiatry

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Dr. Jerry Leff of Maiden Lane Podiatry discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain.

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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.

 

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Podiatrist in Clinton Township, Sterling Heights and Macomb, MI - Stephanie Martin, DPM

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Meet Podiatrist Dr. Stephanie Martin as she discusses foot care.

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 We offer a vast amount of services for foot and ankle care.  Please give us a call to schedule an appointment at our Clinton Township or Eastpointe Office, or, use the Contact Me page to contact me via our website.

Clinton Township, MI
586-286-8660

Eastpointe, MI
586-779-8600

Best Regards!

Dr. Stephanie Martin

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Custom Orthotics - Podiatrist in Cleveland, Twinsburg and N. Olmsted, OH

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Dr. Eric D. Trattner discusses how custom orthotics can help alleviate your foot pain.

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Orthotics – Arch Supports Orthotics, often improperly referred to as arch supports are thin, light-weight devices which are placed inside your regular shoes. These are custom-made inserts which are designed to help re-balance your feet and allow them to function in a more efficient manner. The materials used today make them very well tolerated and easier to wear than in the past.

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Heel Pain Stretching Exercises - Dallas Podiatrist

Dallas Podiatry - Dr. Lyle Haskell discusses exercises you can do at home to help alleviate

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the the discomfort due to heel pain (plantar fasciitis).

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Heel Pain Diagnosis and Treatment - Podiatrist in Columbus, OH

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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 our office before taking any medications. In persistent cases, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) may be used to treat the heel pain.

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Heel Pain Treatment - Podiatrist in Trenton, TN

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Foot and Ankle Disorders

Did you know the foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and numerous tendons? These parts all work together to allow the foot to move in a variety of ways while balancing your weight and propelling you forward or backward on even or uneven surfaces. It is no wonder that 75 percent of all Americans will experience foot problems at one point or another in their lifetimes.

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Heel Pain Treatment - Seattle Podiatrist

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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.

 

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Heel Pain Treatment - Manhattan Podiatrist NYC

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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.

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Heel Pain Treatment - Toronto Podiatrist

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What causes heel pain?

One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome.Other causes include gout, arthritis, broken heel bone, infection, foreign bodies (such as stepping on a needle). Your podiatrist can determine the exact cause of your heel pain.

 

What is plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome?

Plantar fasciitis is due to a tight tendon located under the arch and attached to the bottom of the heel. It has become strained and inflamed, often due to a lack of proper support, or due to an injury, or overuse. Over time, the tendon may begin to pull away from its attachment at the heel and a bone spur develops. Generally, the problem is not due to the heel spur, it is due to the inflamed tendon.

 

How do I know if I have plantar fasciitis?

Usually, you will experience pain at the bottom of the heel, particularly when getting out of bed in the morning or when starting to walk following a period of rest. It tends to feel better after a moderate amount of walking. It may not hurt during a workout but usually hurts more the next day following the workout.

 

What can I do at home to relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis?

Applying ice to the tender area for short periods may help. Also, try gentle calf stretches. Aspirin may relieve the inflammation. Elevating the heel by putting a soft pad in the shoe under your sore heel may help. Women may feel better in a shoe with a higher heel.

 

What if my heel still hurts?

It's time to see a podiatrist.

 

What will the podiatrist do?

The key to relief is to reduce the inflammation and pulling of the tendon at the heel bone. The inflammation may be relieved by anti-inflammatory medicine, physiotherapy such as ultrasound, or a cortisone injection. The pulling of the tendon can be improved temporarily by supporting the arch with adhesive tapings. More long term relief may be obtained by the use of specialized shoe inlays called orthotics. They improve the mechanics of the foot and relax the plantar fascia tendon.

 

I've tried medicine, cortisone, ice, rest, orthotics etc. and I'm losing hope. What else can be done?

When conservative treatments fail, we consider surgically releasing the tight tendon at its attachment at the heel bone. The procedure can be performed under local anaesthetic using a small instrument called an endoscope. The procedure is called endoscopic plantar fasciotomy.

 

What is endoscopic plantar fasciotomy?

Under local anaesthetic, a small opening is made on either side of the heel. Through one opening, the endoscope or scope is inserted. The scope is attached to a small camera to allow the podiatrist to see the inflamed tendon on a television monitor. Through the other opening, small tools are used to make a tiny cut in the tendon. This allows the tendon to lengthen, relax, and relieve the tension on the heel bone or heel spur. Thus, the pain is relieved. It is usually not necessary to remove the spur.

 

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