Heel Pain Treatment - Doctor in Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS

 

Heel Pain Treatment - Doctor in Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS - Thomas Bembynista, DPM

 

Dr. Thomas Bembynista of KC Foot Care discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain.



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Heel Pain-- Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis

Pain lies in the center of the heel into the arch. This problem is among the most common foot conditions. It causes pain simply getting up after sitting or in the a.m. With fasciitis it is extremely typical for an x-ray to show no heel spur. Reasons For Heel Pain

We utilize the terms plantar fasciitis and heel spur interchangeably for heel type pain. There are lots of structures connected to the heel bone. The main structures are the plantar fascia and plantar muscles. As we walk or run the arch flattens to absorb the body's weight, triggering stress on the fascia and pulling away of the heel bone, triggering a bone spur. It normally takes years to establish stimulates. Pain in the heel can be brought on by the bone, fascia or heel nerve.

Poor fitting shoes can exacerbate the pain. The expense of the shoes is not as essential as the fit. Ensure you have your feet determined once a year when buying new shoes. You should use well cushioned and encouraging shoes with excellent lateral support.

Symptoms and signs of Plantar Fasciitis and Bone Spurs

The pain can be centrally located in the heel or arch it can be worse in the early morning and after sitting but enhances as the day goes on. The pain with first steps in the early morning and after rest is brought on by pulling of the fascia and plantar muscles off of the heel bone. If you have pain-- without weight bearing-- that is shooting in nature, it is brought on by the nerve on the side of the heel.

Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis and Bone Spurs Heel stimulates are triggered by swelling at the insertion of the plantar fascia into the heel bone. The condition can be treated effectively using a conservative method in 98% of the cases. Medical diagnosis includes a physical exam and possible an x-ray, especially if there is a history of trauma. Heel pain can be minimized by utilizing trigger point injections of a moderate steroid from the side of the foot with a cold spray to numb the skin to substantially reduce the pain from the injection. Normally, treatment needs 1 to 3 office check outs for assessment and injections. If nerve pain is present that causes shooting pain at rest, this can be treated with dehydrated alcohol injections to destroy the painful area of the nerve.

As we begin treatment it's essential to support the arch with an OTC arch assistance, covering the arch with recyclable covers or coban. When treating long term, Custom Orthotics are frequently the very best option. They are constructed from a versatile plastic product and can made to fit both fitness center and gown shoes.

If heel pain is excruciating or continues after conservative treatment, new treatments are offered-- PRP (platelet abundant plasma) injections or Shockwave Therapy. Surgical treatment today is unusual however, if required after all treatments, it is generally successful.

It triggers pain just getting up after sitting or in the a.m. With fasciitis it is very common for an x-ray to reveal no heel spur. Pain in the heel can be triggered by the bone, fascia or heel nerve.

The pain with first actions in the morning and after rest is caused by pulling of the fascia and plantar muscles off of the heel bone. Heel stimulates are triggered by swelling at the insertion of the plantar fascia into the heel bone. Heel pain can be minimized by using trigger point injections of a mild steroid from the side of the foot with a cold spray to numb the skin to significantly decrease the pain from the injection.