Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain

Do you notice a nagging pain under your heel or just behind it? This may cause great discomfort and leave you wondering about treatment options. First, you should know the underlying cause of this pain before exploring your options. In most cases, the causes of heel pain are not life threatening.

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Plantar Fasciitis

is often referred to as jogger’s heel, caused by a disorder of the insertion site of the ligament on the bone that drives scarring, inflammation, or structure breakdown of your foot’s plantar fascia. Like its common name indicates, the injury can often be caused by exercise, weight, or age.

Common Causes of Heel Pain

The most common causes of heel pain are Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis, or Morton’s Neuroma. While these are only a few of the potential causes, your specialist will be sure to accurately diagnose your specific case.

Typical Types Of Heel Pain

  1. A Musculoskeletal Issue – With A Slight Nerve Concern – (Which Is Simple To Treat).
  2. A Musculoskeletal Issue Responsible For About Half The Problem – With The Other Half Of The Concern Being A Nerve Condition – (More Advanced Treatment Is Usually Required).
  3. An Ever Present, Persistent Pain, That Does Not Resolve, Despite Common Treatments With The Root Cause Being Mostly Nerves – (More Innovative & Advanced, Individually Based Treatments Are Required – Which Are Often Not Received – Leaving The Root Cause Unresolved – Hence The Persistent Pain).

Achilles Tendinitis

is most commonly due to overuse of the foot. This issue is often found with youth and walkers, runners, or other athletes. With certain pressure, this injury becomes more likely and will continue to lead to heel pain.

Morton’s Neuroma

generally affects the ball of your foot, which will impact the area between your third and fourth toes. You may notice an uncomfortable feeling as if you were standing on something stuck in your sock. This is caused by a thickening of the tissue surrounding the nerves leading towards your toes. High-heeled shoes are often times a culprit for those facing Morton’s Neuroma, and finding more comfortable shoes can often be a solution.

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Symptoms

While symptoms can vary from person to person, the most common complaints include pain in the heel, under the heel, and along the general foot area. These painful symptoms may get worse as you move or become sensitive to touch. You may also experience increased stiffness in the morning upon waking, or have trouble standing. Your toes may sting, burn, or feel numb.

Treatment

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Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain