Are you currently suffering with heel pain? I can remember those days not long ago for me. I would wake up in the morning and that first step pain was terrible. It would take a couple minutes and it would finally loosen up only to return every time I sat down. Does this sound familiar? If so, you probably have plantar fasciitis. The big question is when to see a foot and ankle specialist, the answer is now.
The sooner you get in to seek treatment the faster your recovery will be. With procrastination the inflammation gets worse, and you will take longer to recover. I tell all my patients the sooner we initiate treatment the faster we can get you back to enjoying the things you like.
Treatment of plantar fasciitis usually starts with a review of your activities. What are you currently doing for exercise and how often? Have there been any recent changes? I like to get an x-ray to check for bone spurs and arthritis. A good overall examination of the foot structure and lower leg can be helpful along with any treatments that have been tried. If the diagnosis is still plantar fasciitis then the average patient I see will be about 50% better in less than a week with the first line of therapy.
If you have heel pain, you know how uncomfortable it can be. If you would like a consultation on your heel pain, I can help. Call to make an appointment with me at 425-391-8666 or schedule an appointment online.
Sincerely,
Dr Brandon Nelson
