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 one of the most common foot conditions. It causes 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. Causes of Heel Pain

We utilize the terms plantar fasciitis and heel spur interchangeably for heel type pain. As we walk or run the arch flattens to absorb the body's weight, causing tension on the fascia and pulling away of the heel bone, causing a bone spur. Pain in the heel can be caused by the bone, fascia or heel nerve.

Poor fitting shoes can exacerbate the pain. The cost of the shoes is not as crucial as the fit. Ensure you have your feet determined once a year when buying new shoes. You must use well cushioned and supportive shoes with excellent lateral assistance.

Signs and Symptoms 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 improves as the day goes on. The pain with first steps in the early morning and after rest is triggered 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 inflammation at the insertion of the plantar fascia into the heel bone. The condition can be dealt with successfully utilizing a conservative technique in 98% of the cases. Medical diagnosis includes a physical examination and possible an x-ray, particularly if there is a history of injury. Heel pain can be minimized by using trigger point injections of a moderate steroid from the side of the foot with a cold spray to numb the skin to considerably reduce the pain from the injection. Typically, treatment needs 1 to 3 workplace sees for examination and injections. If nerve pain is present that causes shooting pain at rest, this can be treated with dehydrated alcohol injections to damage the unpleasant section of the nerve.

As we begin treatment it's crucial to support the arch with an OTC arch assistance, wrapping the arch with recyclable covers or coban. When dealing with long term, Custom Orthotics are often the best option. They are built from a versatile plastic material and can made to fit both gym and dress shoes.

If heel pain is unbearable or continues after conservative treatment, brand-new treatments are available-- PRP (platelet abundant plasma) injections or Shockwave Therapy. Surgical treatment today is rare however, if required after all treatments, it is normally successful.

It triggers pain simply getting up after sitting or in the a.m. With fasciitis it is extremely typical 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 very first actions in the morning and after rest is triggered by pulling of the fascia and plantar muscles off of the heel bone. Heel stimulates are caused by swelling at the insertion of the plantar fascia into the heel bone. Heel pain can be decreased by utilizing trigger point injections of a mild steroid from the side of the foot with a cold spray to numb the skin to considerably decrease the pain from the injection.