Heel Pain

Heel pain is a common foot pathology. Pain may occur along the back of the heel, the plantar aspect, or within the heel bone itself. Left untreated, heel pain can may last for years and cause additional conditions to develop. The most common type of heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis. Other types include:

Achilles Tendonitis
Bone Spurs (Calcaneal Spurs)
Bursitis
Inflamed Tendons
Stress Fractures
Tarsal Tunnel

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The Most Common Type of Heel Pain is Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis, pronounced (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is a term used by physicians to refer to heel and arch pain traced to inflammation of the plantar fascia — a thick, fibrous band of aponeurosis running along the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia attaches to the calcaneus and runs to the base of the toes. The plantar fascia supports the foot arch and is essential in foot mechanics during walking.

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Self-Assessment Quiz for Plantar Fasciitis:

Pain Location: Is your pain located from the bottom of your heel to the mid-arch of your foot?
Morning Pain: Is the pain most noticeable when you take your first steps in the morning?
Pain Type: Do you experience sharp or stabbing pain when using the affected foot or putting pressure on your heel?
Pain Relief with Medication: Does taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication provide some relief?
Pain Pattern: Do you feel temporary relief while exercising or moving your foot but experience worsened symptoms afterward?
Medical History: Have you been previously diagnosed with or treated for plantar fasciitis?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be experiencing plantar fasciitis. Click to learn more, or text us: (504) 897-3627.

Most Common Causes of Heel Pain

Injury or trauma to the heel
Increased physical activity
Poor dietary habits
Improper shoe gear
Standing or walking for long periods of time in ill-fitting shoes

Symptoms of Heel Pain

Abnormal gait
Bone growth on the heel (bone spur)
Bruising or redness
Burning or tingling
Stiffness
Swelling
Tenderness

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Treatments for Heel Pain

Shoe Gear Changes
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Custom-Crafted Orthotics
Sonogram-Guided Steroid Therapy
Red Light Laser Therapy
Specialized Stretches/Functional Movement
Diet and Lifestyle
Amniotic Matrix Allograft
PRP Injections

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