Plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel pain including Sever’s disease, apophysitis, calcaneal stress fractures and bursitis can sometimes be difficult to differentiate between. It is important to have a thorough workup including x-rays and sometimes even an MRI by a physician that specializes in heel pain. Heel pain and the treatment of heel pain have been a passion of mine for over 15 years. I am constantly reviewing Journal articles in the latest research for heel pain to improve my care for my patients can speed recovery.
The most common cause of heel pain continues to be plantar fasciitis. Most people will experience pain in the morning or after prolonged periods of rest. In addition often times patients will have pain at the end of the day sometimes a burning tingling type sensation. There are often is a correlation with increased activities or change in shoe gear.
Plantar fasciitis or heel pain is by far the most common treated pathology that I encountered. Once an accurate diagnosis is made the conservative success rate is almost 90%. The treatment needs to be patients specific. There is important to address the overall foot structure and mechanics of the patient. I highly recommend seeing a foot and ankle physician experiencing heel pain and making sure to have a thorough workup including appropriate blood work x-rays and even advanced imaging is needed.
If you currently experiencing heel pain I can help. Please give me a call 425-391-8666
Sincerely,
Board-certified American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Board-certified American College of Podiatric Medicine
