Causes &Treatment for Heel pain- Heel that pain

• Heel pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are several common causes. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause.

• Heel pain is one of the first indicators that something is wrong with your feet. Heel pain can be caused by a wide variety of conditions or injuries, how you commonly use your feet at work or in sports, your genetics, body type, age and health.

• At RNV Podiatry, Dr. Rachel N. Verville provides you with the best medical advice regarding your feet, the most advanced treatments for your foot and ankle pain and the best patient care available in Plano, Frisco, and Dallas, Texas.

The following questions can help determine the cause of the pain

• Heel pain is one of the first indicators that something is wrong with your feet.

1. Do I experience pain when I move my foot or after?

2. If I add weight or pressure does the pain increase?

3. Does it change the way you walk and stop your ability to walk?

• If you have persistent heel pain when walking or running that is severe enough that it limits your movement we recommend a professional consultation from a podiatrist to determine the cause of the pain and the best treatment options available.

There are four common types of heel pain

• Heel pain during activity

• Heel pain before & after activity not affecting performance.

• Heel pain before, during, after activity, affecting performance .

• Heel pain so severe that performance is impossible.

Treatment Options for Heel Pain

• Options for treatment may vary based on the length of time and the severity of heel pain at the time of diagnosis.

• While treatment will vary from person to person, common treatments for heel pain are changing shoes in combination with shoe supports and inserts, padding and taping your foot to alleviate pressure and pain, medication to help control pain, and prescription or orthotic devices to help with mobility.

• If the heel pain is caused by a specific foot condition, the best possible treatment option for the cause of the heel pain will be recommended in some cases this could be foot surgery.

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and ankle treatment.

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