Treatment Options for Heel Pain

Reach out to Dr. Richard Rolfes and Dr. Jasper Lee of the Stonestown Podiatry Group to receive heel pain treatment in San Francisco, CA.

Identifying the Potential Causes of Your Heel Pain

Before you can go about treating your heel pain, you first need to understand what’s causing it. There are numerous issues that can cause that particular problem.

First off, your heel pain may be related to a condition known as plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the number one cause of pain and it’s often a byproduct of excessive running and jumping. This is also a fairly common foot injury among professional athletes.

Another likely explanation for your heel discomfort is tendinitis. The tendinitis is likely affecting your Achilles tendon specifically if one of your symptoms is significant heel discomfort. Similar to plantar fasciitis, this is another injury you may sustain from excessive activity.

Your pain may also stem from bursitis. Bursitis results from bursae swelling. Individuals who stand around for extended periods of time regularly are more susceptible to bursitis and the heel discomfort it causes.

One more common cause of heel pain that we want to highlight is a bone bruise. You can get a bone bruise from stepping on something hard in an awkward manner. Unlike the other injuries we’ve discussed, bone bruises are often byproducts of accidents instead of overuse.

Heel pain can be symptomatic of various conditions. Identify what specific condition is plaguing your body so you can receive appropriate treatment.

You can learn about the cause of your heel pain by consulting with Dr. Rolfes and Dr. Lee of the Stonestown Podiatry Group in San Francisco, CA.

How Heel Pain Is Treated

Certain forms of treatment can be effective against all types of heel issues.

For instance, resting your feet can alleviate the issue significantly. After staying off your feet for a while, you may notice a significant improvement in your condition.

If your pain is difficult to tolerate, your doctor may prescribe pain relievers. Take those pain relievers while resting and wait until your condition improves.

Patients suffering from plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, or a bone bruise may benefit from exercising and physical therapy. Some gentle stretching can also loosen up your injured foot.

Bursitis can be treated in a few different ways. Resting may work on the issue when it is combined with frequent use of an ice pack. If that doesn’t work, your doctor may recommend getting a steroid injection. The steroid injection can alleviate the swelling effectively and it also provides quick relief.

Call (415) 731-6700 and schedule your appointment with Dr. Rolfes and Dr. Lee of the Stonestown Podiatry Group if you’re seeking heel pain treatment in San Francisco, CA.