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 issue is among the most common foot conditions. It triggers pain simply 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. There are numerous structures connected to the heel bone. The primary structures are the plantar fascia and plantar muscles. As we walk or run the arch flattens to take in the body's weight, causing stress on the fascia and retreating of the heel bone, triggering a bone spur. It generally takes years to establish stimulates. Pain in the heel can be triggered by the bone, fascia or heel nerve.

Poor fitting shoes can exacerbate the pain. You ought to use well cushioned and encouraging shoes with good lateral support.

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 enhances as the day goes on. The pain with initial 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 caused by the nerve on the side of the heel.

Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis and Bone Spurs Heel spurs 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 moderate steroid from the side of the foot with a cold spray to numb the skin to considerably decrease the pain from the injection. If nerve pain is present that causes shooting pain at rest, this can be treated with dehydrated alcohol injections to ruin the painful area of the nerve.

As we begin treatment it's crucial to support the arch with an OTC arch assistance, covering the arch with reusable wraps or coban. When treating long term, Custom Orthotics are often the best choice. They are built from a versatile plastic product and can made to fit both health club and dress shoes.

If heel pain is excruciating or continues after conservative treatment, brand-new treatments are available-- PRP (platelet abundant plasma) injections or Shockwave Therapy. Surgery today is unusual however, if necessary after all treatments, it is normally effective.

It triggers pain simply 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 very first steps in the morning and after rest is caused by pulling of the fascia and plantar muscles off of the heel bone. Heel spurs are caused by swelling at the insertion of the plantar fascia into the heel bone. 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 significantly reduce the pain from the injection.