What Is Causing My Heel Pain?

Because you move around so much in the course of an average day, you might not notice heel pain until it starts to ache and throb intensely and continuously. At that point, there’s likely an underlying cause that you must resolve with the help of a foot doctor. Learn the causes of heel pain so that you can stop it in its tracks with the help of a podiatrist at Cherry Creek Foot Clinic in Denver, CO.

Possible Heel Pain Causes
As often as you may use your feet, it isn’t normal to feel pain in the heels that makes you want to sit down urgently. These are some of the most common causes of heel pain in patients:

  • Plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament that’s attached to your heel bone).
  • Flat feet (lack of an arch puts a strain on the heel).
  • Heel spurs (usually caused by plantar fasciitis symptoms).
  • Calluses from friction with the back of a shoe.

Treating Heel Pain
Your Denver, CO podiatrist will explore conservative treatments for heel pain including:

  • Physical therapy, foot exercises, and training for proper walking and lifting techniques.
  • NSAID medications for pain and inflammation.
  • Creating a set of custom orthotic devices.
  • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT).
  • Surgery for persistent cases.

Heel Pain Prevention Tips
Heel pain can be prevented by simply paying more attention to the condition and function of your feet. Notice how your feet land on the ground when you take a step or run. Pay attention to how they feel when you’re wearing certain shoes. If you’re required to spend a long period of time on your feet each day for work, pamper your feet at night with a massage and soak in warm water. Make adjustments to your footwear as needed and wear the orthotics prescribed by your doctor every day.

Make Heel Pain Go Away
Once heel pain starts to become a major distraction in your life, it’s time to seek the assistance of a podiatrist. Call (303) 355-1695 today to schedule a visit with Dr. Florin Costache and Dr. Lorry Melnick at Cherry Creek Foot Clinic in Denver, CO.

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