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Dealing with heel pain and unsure what to do? The experts at Potomac Podiatry Group in Sterling, Chantilly, Woodbridge, VA, White Plains, Crofton, and Annapolis, MD, can help through the most personalized care plan for your needs.
4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Heel Pain
Thanks to overloaded schedules and seemingly neverending obligations, it can be way too easy to ignore heel pain. However, this can be a really bad move to make. The experts at Potomac Podiatry Group in Sterling, Chantilly, Woodbridge, VA, White Plains, Crofton, and Annapolis, MD, share four reasons below.
It’s a Sign That Something Is Wrong
Pain is never normal. When you are in any pain, it’s your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. Heel pain could be caused by anything from the type of shoes you have been wearing to heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. Determining the cause is imperative so that you can take the necessary steps to correct the issue.
It Can Get Worse
Unfortunately, heel pain isn’t typically something that will go away alone. This is especially true if it’s due to anything beyond you being on your feet all day. Unfortunately, ignoring the issue will most often lead to more and more pain – until you are to the point that you cannot ignore it anymore.
And It Can Lead to Additional Problems
Initially, the pain you feel in your heels may not be a big deal. It could be caused by something that is easily treatable and that can be corrected in just a few days or weeks. However, when left to its own devices, one small issue in the heel or foot can lead to various other and more severe issues. It’s always better to be safe and nip the issue in the bud.
Early Treatment Is Best
Heel pain can eventually have you on extended bed rest – something no one wants to deal with. The good news is that you don’t have to. By visiting a podiatrist about heel pain early, that pain can be addressed through conservative methods. Your podiatrist can also help you through preventative measures, ensuring that heel pain doesn’t become a common or ongoing issue in your life.
Contact Us Today
Don’t let heel pain steal your joy. Visit the experts at Potomac Podiatry Group to take control. You can schedule an appointment at our Annapolis, MD office at (410) 263-3100, Sterling, VA office at (703) 444-9555, Chantilly, VA office at (703) 490-5599, Woodbridge, VA office at (703) 583-5959, White Plains, MD office at (301) 645-1406, or our Crofton, MD office at (410) 721-4505.