Ways to Relieve Heel Pain
posted: May 11, 2022.
Heel pain is a common complaint with many potential causes ranging from conditions that affect the actual heel bone to those that affect structures near it. The pain can be throbbing, stabbing, burning, dull, or aching, depending on the underlying cause and its severity. Dr. Maria Jaramillo-Dolan and Dr. Tatiana Wellens of Central Florida Foot and Ankle Center can help you avoid heel pain in Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Davenport, FL.
Causes of Heel Pain
The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis. Other causes of heel pain also include:
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Bone tumor
- Bursitis
- Heel spur
- Osteomyelitis
- Paget’s disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Stress fracture
Preventing Heel Pain
A variety of steps can be taken at home to avoid heel pain in the first place:
- Wear the proper shoes for each activity. Use functional Orthotics to prevent pronation
- Do not wear shoes with excessive wear on heels or soles
- Prepare properly before exercising and warm up with stretching exercises before running
- Wear shoes that fit well do not go barefoot
- Pace yourself when you participate in athletic activities
- Do not underestimate your body’s need for rest and good nutrition
- Maintain a healthy weight
Treating Heel Pain in Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Davenport, FL
We have new treatment modalities such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy and amniotic injections as well as minimally invasive Tenjet procedure that completely preserves the anatomical alignment of the foot
If you are experiencing heel pain, you should limit your normal daily activities and contact your podiatrist. In some cases, resting your heel and taking a pain-relieving medication may be enough. More severe cases, however, may require more advanced treatment like physical therapy or surgery.
You should keep in mind that visiting your doctor sooner helps you get relief faster and helps you avoid advancing your heel pain.
If you are interested in how Central Florida Foot and Ankle Center in Winter Haven, Lakeland, or Davenport, FL, can help with your heel pain, call Dr. Jaramillo-Dolan and Dr. Wellens at (863) 299-4551 today.