When Should I Be Concerned About Heel Pain?

When Should I Be Concerned About Heel Pain?

If you spend a lot of time on your feet, it’s likely that you’ll start experiencing pain at some point. When heel pain starts occurring and makes it hard for you to be able to properly function and spend time on your feet during your favorite activities, it’s time to consider whether your heel pain is more serious than just regular soreness. Dr. Eric Silvers, Dr. Christopher Witt, and Dr. Melissa Sgro at Advanced Foot and Ankle Center in McKinney and Prosper, TX, can explain when heel pain becomes serious and what could be causing it.

When to Deal with Heel Pain

Heel pain may not seem like a big deal, but when it affects your ability to participate in activities and causes you serious pain when walking, it could be a sign of something more severe. A common cause of heel pain is known as plantar fasciitis. Your podiatrists in McKinney and Prosper, TX, can help you determine if your heel pain is plantar fasciitis and help you start treating it as soon as possible.

With plantar fasciitis, you may notice that your feet feel sore and stiff, especially after waking up or getting up after sitting and standing for a prolonged period of time. Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury that occurs in the plantar fascia, which stretches along the bottom of the foot and connects to the heel.

When dealing with plantar fasciitis, the most important thing you can do is to rest your feet and avoid physical activity. You can ice your feet to help with inflammation and take over-the-counter pain medications. You may also need stretching and strengthening exercises to help with pain and discomfort. You may also need a night splint to help avoid pain after waking up.

Contact Your Podiatrist Today!

Find out if your heel pain is something more severe. Contact Dr. Eric Silvers, Dr. Christopher Witt, and Dr. Melissa Sgro at Advanced Foot and Ankle Center in McKinney and Prosper, TX, to learn more about dealing with heel pain. Call for more information at (972) 542-2155.

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