Treating Your Heel Pain

Sometimes it's obvious what's causing your foot pain; stubbing your toe, for example, or a blister from wearing ill-fitting shoes. But if you heel painhave pain in your heel, it's not always clear what's causing it. That's why it's important to contact the podiatrists at the Foot & Ankle Institute of West Houston, Texas - Dr. Manish Patel, Dr. Asia Lo, and Dr. Samuel Mendicino - if you've developed heel pain that isn't resolving on its own. Below, our podiatrists have discussed heel pain in greater detail.

Causes of heel pain:

Heel pain can happen for a variety of reasons; two of the most common conditions that are diagnosed and treated by your West Houston foot and ankle specialist are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis. Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury marked by inflammation of a ligament that stretches between the ball of the foot and the heel. It causes a stabbing pain on the bottom of the heel, especially upon getting up in the morning or after long periods of sitting. The heel pain associated with Achilles tendinitis affects the back of the heel; this is a common injury among people who have increased their athletic activity. Arthritis, bursitis, or stress fractures can also cause heel pain.

Treating heel pain:

At the Foot & Ankle Institute of West Houston, Texas, Dr. Lo, Dr. Mendicino, Dr. Patel and their staff offer each of their patients personalized care for heel pain. After a diagnosis has been made, the appropriate actions will be taken to help you move more comfortably. A change in shoe size or style may be what you need; this is especially true for runners. Sometimes over-the-counter shoe inserts, which can be purchased at any major drugstore, can make all the difference. Your West Houston podiatrist can also prescribe a custom orthotic for you, which is a specially-made device that you wear to correct your gait or stance. In some cases, surgery may be necessary if all other options have been exhausted and have failed to bring adequate relief.

Contact the Foot & Ankle Institute in West Houston, Texas for a full evaluation of your heel pain or any other foot or ankle-related problem you may be having.

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