The Importance of Early Intervention in Heel Pain Treatment

Early Intervention For Hurting Heels

Pain in your heels can be tricky. If you are on your feet all day in your busy profession, you may not even notice that your heels have chronic pain. Once you see an issue, it’s best to discover your treatment options quickly to get control of it.

Dr. Jason White of Podiatry Solutions of WNY, located in Lockport & Williamsville, NY, can relieve heel pain.

Causes of Heel Pain

Any of several different things can cause pain in your heels. Below are the common causes. Knowing the causes of pain can help with early diagnosis.

• Bursitis - When the fluid cushioning your joints swells, causing tenderness and pain in your heel.
• Heel Spur - a small hook-like growth of bone that can irritate the heel and cause soreness and stabbing pain.
• Tendonitis - Stretching of the tendon that connects to the heel. This pain can be due to overuse.
• Bruising to the bony area or injury such as a stress fracture to the foot.
• Haglund’s deformity: Repeated injury to the foot can cause a thickening in the area, which can cause soreness in the heel. 

 According to Podiatry Solutions of WNY, located in Lockport & Williamsville, NY, heel pain can cause the following signs:

• Redness to the area.
• Swelling to the heel and surrounding areas.
• Pain can be on or under the heel, running up the leg.
• Tenderness when the area is touched.

Treatment Of Pain In The Heel

Early detection of pain can be critical to effective treatment. If you have pain that is becoming chronic (longer than two weeks), it’s best to be seen by our doctor.

Many treatments focus on lifestyle changes. The first thing that needs to be done is a thorough checkup by our doctor, including symptoms noted by you and a visual look at the area. He may also order an MRI to assess the extent of the damage to your heel.

Changing footwear or adding a custom orthotic can eradicate or prevent further damage to your heels. Physical therapy can loosen tight scars from a previous injury. Stretch your heels and legs daily before activity. Steroid injections directly to the site can bring relief, and pain relievers and ice packs can help control swelling and tenderness.

Call Us Today for Heel Pain!

Pain does not have to be a daily issue. Dr. White of Podiatry Solutions of WNY, located in Lockport & Williamsville, NY, can relieve heel pain by offering solutions to diffuse and prevent further pain. Call the following office phone numbers to schedule your heel pain appointment today.

• Williamsville, NY - 716-634-5993
• Lockport, NY - 716-434-6601