Causes of Heel Pain And Treatment Options
posted: Jan. 24, 2020.
Struggling with heel pain? Here at Family Foot Care Bellingham, located in Bellingham, WA, Dr. Sherwin provides treatment options for patients suffering from this issue. Equipped with years of experience and knowledge. read on to learn how he can help alleviate your podiatric issues.
Causes of Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common sources of heel pain. An inflammation of the fascia, a band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, plantar fasciitis is developed due to a faulty foot structure, problems with arches, and flat feet.
Other cases of heel pain stem from lifestyle causes such as wearing non-supportive shoes and obesity, as well as conditions such as stress fractures, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, gout, nerve injuries, collagen disorders, tumors, or cysts.
Treatment Options
The heel bone is a large bone in your foot. It consists of 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments, making it susceptible to various external forces and traumas, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Your Bellingham podiatrist provides several treatments but there are at-home techniques, as well:
- Stretching exercises
- Avoid walking around barefoot
- Icing teeth to reduce inflammation
- Limit activities to avoid aggravating irritated tissue
- Shoe modifications and medications help reduce inflammation
Other treatment options and preventative measures include:
- Padding and strapping in shoes
- Removable walking cast
- Night splint
- Physical therapy
- Custom orthotic devices
- Injection therapy
If these at-home approaches don't work, your Bellingham podiatrist offers specialized surgical options to help treat your problems.
Need Relief? Give Us a Call
For more information about your heel pain, contact Dr. Sherwin of Family Foot Care Bellingham at (370) 738-9797. His office is conveniently located in Bellingham, WA, for when you're ready to schedule an appointment.