Heel pain, often the result of Plantar Fasciitis, can be a painful and long-lasting condition without proper diagnosis and treatment. Because there are multiple potential causes of heel pain, it’s important to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Morreale at The Foot Institute to discuss the location, severity and frequency of your foot pain as well as any other questions you may have.
Heel pain can be described as pain or discomfort around the underside or back of the heel. Although heel pain rarely is a pre-indicator of a more serious condition, it can cause great discomfort and interfere with your daily life.
In addition to heel spurs and plantar fasciitis, heel pain can occur from a ruptured Achilles tendon. It may also be a result of overextending the heel at an unnatural angle, known as excessive pronation.
Other possible causes of heel pain can include:
In addition, wearing sandals and slippers provide little to no foot support. For that reason, it’s important to wear sneakers that cover the whole foot when walking on these types of surfaces.
Depending on the activeness of your lifestyle, you may experience heel pain:
Since heel pain is fairly common, it’s important to not overreact and assume it’s serious. To alleviate pain, there are many over-the-counter medications available as well as simple exercises.
The key to treating heel pain is to try the simple remedies first, namely exercise, over-the-counter medications, and simple lifestyle changes. Some of these preliminary treatments include:
If these treatments don’t work and the pain persists after a couple of weeks, it may be time to visit Dr. Morreales at The Foot Institute who may recommend one of these non-surgical treatments:
If you are looking for relief from your heel pain, please contact Dr. Morreales today at (318) 357-9559 and schedule an appointment at our office in Natchitoches.