Medical Treatments for Heel Pain

Medical Treatments for Painful Heels

When you have medical problems with your heel, Dr. Kyle Sundblad and Dr. Sadegh Arab of Advanced Foot, Ankle & Wound Care in Sterling Heights, MI, are experts in heel pain. Our doctor sits with you during your scheduled appointment, discusses what type of pain you are having, and devises solutions for your optimal heel health.

The Causes of Painful Heels

Your feet are important to your daily life. When you have foot pain, it can be hard to focus on daily tasks. After being on your feet for hours, your feet can present discoloration, bruises, stiffness, tenderness, swelling, and discomfort. Here are some common disorders that can cause foot pain.

• Bursitis - inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs between your joints. When inflamed, the heel may feel like it's bruised when walking or running  
• Stress fractures
• Inflamed Tendons
• Plantar fasciitis - inflammation in the connective tissue that runs from the toes under the foot to the heel
• Bone spurs - extra bone that grows on the edge of a rounded bone, causing pain
• Tendonitis can be Achilles - connecting the calf bone to the heel or flexor connecting the calf bone to the big toe, causing tendonitis such as pain, stiffness, and swelling of the heel

Risk Factors for Pain in the Heel

According to Advanced Foot, Ankle & Wound Care in Sterling Heights, MI, heel pain increases when you have some risk factors related to acute or chronic painful heels.

If you are very active in organized sports or frequently exercise, being overweight can cause more problems with the feet; having high arches, flat feet, or arthritis are risk factors; wearing bad fitting or improperly supporting shoes and walking on concrete floors for an extended time. All of these things will cause some pain in your foot.

Healing Pain in the Heels

Living with pain can be physically and mentally exhausting, but with the proper support, your feet can feel better in no time. Along with a physical exam and asking about your symptoms, our doctor may order an X-ray of the feet, so they can see the structure of the bones.

After your initial consultation visit, our doctor can diagnose your pain and set up a treatment plan that may include: steroid injections for inflammation, orthotic devices for your shoes, taping, physical therapy, and stretching exercises.

Schedule Your Visit Today To Discuss Your Options

You no longer have to live with painful feet every day. When your feet hurt, your whole body hurts. Schedule your foot care visit with Dr. Sundblad and Dr. Arab of Advanced Foot, Ankle & Wound Care in Sterling Heights, MI, today at (586) 731-7873 for your heel pain.