How your podiatrists in Denver, CO, can help with heel pain
Do you have heel pain? If so, you already know how it can impact your life. You may have trouble walking or standing. You may not be able to enjoy your active life. Fortunately, your podiatrist is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of heel pain.
Dr. Florin Costache and Dr. Lorry Melnick at Cherry Creek Foot & Ankle Clinic in Denver, CO, provide a wide variety of foot and ankle services, including treatment of heel pain.
Let’s look at why you might have heel pain. You can get heel pain from:
- Stepping on hard or sharp objects, which can cause a heel bruise
- Having excess calcium deposits on your heel, which can cause a heel spur
- Inflammation of the tissue running across your heel, which can cause plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is by far the most common cause of heel pain. It’s a common condition among runners and people who experience chronic foot stress. It can also happen from overpronating or rolling your feet when you walk. Standing or walking on hard surfaces for long periods can also cause plantar fasciitis.
No matter what has caused your heel pain, there are some things you can do at home to get some relief. You can try:
- Icing your heel for 15 minutes several times each day
- Resting and elevating your heel several times during the day
- Doing gentle arch stretches several times during the day
- Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain medication
For moderate to severe heel pain which doesn’t respond to home therapies, you need to see your podiatrist, who may recommend:
- Custom-made orthotics and footwear to support your heel
- Physical therapy and stretches to maintain flexibility
- Prescription-strength anti-inflammatory medication
- Corticosteroid injections around your heel to reduce pain
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)
To learn more about the causes and treatment of heel pain, talk with the experts. Call Dr. Florin Costache and Dr. Lorry Melnick at Cherry Creek Foot & Ankle Clinic in Denver, CO. You can reach them in the office by calling (201) 613-2957, so call today.
