Is my Heel Pain Plantar Fasciitis?

Is my Heel Pain Plantar Fasciitis?

 

Heel pain can keep you from performing routine tasks, such as walking and climbing stairs. You might even avoid favorite activities or exercising. Heel PainIf you are suffering from heel pain, there are treatment options to ease the discomfort. At Advanced Foot and Ankle Center in McKinney and Prosper, TX we can diagnose the cause of your heel pain and recommend a customized treatmetn plan for you that would fit with your lifestyle. 

Types of Heel Pain

Over time, repeated stress on the foot can lead to heel pain. Stress on the heel can result from normal activities, such as walking or jogging. Participation in more intense activities, such as certain types of workouts or sports, put a great deal of stress on the feet and can result in heel pain. Athletic activities involving a lot of pounding of the feet, such as kickboxing and basketball, are especially likely to lead to the development of heel pain over time; Sometimes heel pain can seem like it just came out of the blue. 

The two most common types of heel pain are Achilles tendinosis, or tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis. Achilles tendinosis is associated with pain and discomfort behind the heel. Plantar fasciitis is characterized by pain and discomfort on the bottom of the heel. Both types of heel pain should be treated by a podiatrist. In the case of plantar fasciitis, heel spurs can develop if the condition is not treated promptly. See a podiatrist in McKinney or Prosper for heel pain treatment options.

Treatment for Heel Pain

There are several possible options for treating heel pain. The right treatment option depends on the type and cause of heel pain. Heel pain treatment options include:

  • Completing physical therapy
  • Wearing orthotic foot supports
  • Wearing shoe inserts
  • Wearing supportive footwear
  • Performing therapeutic stretches
  • Theraputic Laser
  • Splints
  • Topical pain relievers
  • Oral Medications
  • Injectable Medications

Whether your heel pain is due to Achilles tendinosis, plantar fasciitis or some other cause, there are treatments to ease the discomfort of your heel pain. For treatment of heel pain in McKinney or Prosper, TX, schedule an appointment with one of our well trained and seasoned Podiatrists by calling the Advanced Foot and Ankle Center at (972) 542-2155

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