Heel Pain

Heel Pain services offered in Glendale and Astoria, NY

Heel pain is often related to plantar fasciitis but can have other causes as well. It’s important to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment so that you can experience relief and healing. The qualified team at New York Podiatry Group provides diagnosis and personalized treatment of your heel pain, so you can get back on your feet without irritation and dysfunction. Call the Glendale or Astoria, Queens location, or book online today for prompt treatment.

Heel Pain Q & A

What are common causes of heel pain?

Heel pain can be seriously debilitating, frustrating, and chronic, but rarely is it a sign of something serious and untreatable. Some of the most common reasons you may experience heel pain include:

Achilles tendonitis or Achilles tendon rupture
Heel spurs
Plantar fasciitis
Arthritis
Stress fracture
Cysts
Joint inflammation (bursitis)

Out of all these potential causes, plantar fasciitis is the most common.

Why does plantar fasciitis cause heel pain?

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the tendon that stretches from your heel to your toes. When this tissue becomes irritated and inflamed, it’s painful to walk. You may notice that heel pain due to plantar fasciitis is most intense when you first step out of bed in the morning or stand after a long period of sitting.

Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:

Pain on the bottom of the heel or arch of the foot
Pain that increases in intensity over several weeks or months
Swelling on the bottom of the heel

Pain may decrease after you spend some time on your feet and increase circulation, only to feel more aggravated and serious the next day. Many people with heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis don’t feel pain during exercise, for example, but have extreme discomfort once they rest.

When should I see a podiatrist about heel pain?

At-home methods to treat heel pain include rest, icing, and over-the-counter pain medications. If these treatments don’t help and your heel pain interferes with physical activity, including everyday tasks, exercise, and your job, it’s time to seek help.

In most cases of persistent heel pain, you need a professional treatment plan to restore function and resolve discomfort.

How is heel pain treated?

Your New York Podiatry Group provider does a thorough evaluation of your symptoms and foot structure when determining the cause of your heel pain. They may order imaging tests, like X-rays or an MRI, to assess possible damage to any tissue, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Usually, noninvasive therapies heal your heel pain. These may include extended rest, orthotics, and MLS laser therapy that uses specific wavelengths of light to treat inflammation. In rare cases of heel pain caused by severe Achilles damage or a ruptured tendon, surgery may be required.

Call New York Podiatry Group, or use the online tool to schedule your appointment today.