When To See Your Podiatrist For Heel Pain

Podiatrists are foot doctors, which means they are experts at understanding feet, especially foot pain. While each individual is different and may experience heel pain for various reasons, some common reasons may be contributing to your pain. If you are experiencing unresolved heel pain, reach out to Dr. Jason White of Podiatry Solutions of WNY, your foot doctor in Williamsville, and Lockport, NY.

Causes of Heel Pain

As mentioned above, heel pain has many different causes that can be diagnosed and treated by your foot doctor in Williamsville, and Lockport, NY. One of the most common reasons for pain is overuse, which can present in plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinitis. Not only are both of these conditions overuse injuries, but they also both involve inflammation of connective tissue in the foot, which can lead to heel pain. Another common condition involving inflammation is called heel bursitis.

Other causes of heel pain include arthritis, osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, nerve impingement, fibromyalgia, stress fracture, or heel pad atrophy. It is best to talk to your podiatrist about your symptoms and specific pain locations to determine the cause and find the best solutions for you.

Symptoms of Heel Pain

Regardless of the cause of the pain, it is time to see a podiatrist if the pain is beginning to impact your daily life and activities. Symptoms of heel pain that indicate it is time to see a podiatrist include difficulty walking or standing, persistent heel pain (lasting more than a few days), altered sensation including the feeling of pins and needles, swelling, or redness of the heel or foot.

If you are suffering from heel pain, don't wait! Instead, call Dr. White, your foot doctor in Williamsville, and Lockport, NY, as soon as possible. For the Williamsville, NY, office, please call (716) 634-5993. For the Lockport, NY, office, please call (716) 434-6601.