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Heel Pain, Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spurs

At our podiatry practice, Georgetown Foot & Ankle, we treat a lot of heel pain or plantar fasciitis. Many of the symptoms include pain when you first get up in the morning, burning, numbness and increased symptoms by the end of the day.

The pain is usually caused by tightening of the plantar fascia ligament located on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia ligament supports the arch. When you're resting, the ligament contracts. As you start to walk, the ligament pulls and may tear slightly causing pain. Heel pain can also be brought on by trauma, over exertion, ill- fitting shoes or poor foot alignment.

We initially treat heel pain (plantar fasciitis) conservatively with:

• Functional Orthotics: Custom molded orthotics are specially-made devices designed to support and comfort your feet. Prescription orthotics are crafted for you and no one else. They match the contours of your feet precisely and are designed for the way you move. Orthotics are only manufactured after our Podiatrist has conducted a complete evaluation of your feet, ankles, and legs, so the orthotic can accommodate your unique foot structure and pathology.

• Regenerative Medicine - Regenerative medicine encompasses various techniques aimed at harnessing the body's own natural healing abilities to repair and regenerate damaged tissues.

• Anti-Inflammatory Medication

• Plantar Fascia Exercise

• Cortisone Injections

Our Podiatrist is a Custom Orthotic Specialist

Proper foot support is one of the most important treatments we recommend. The purpose of foot support is to stop the ligament from tearing, thereby, getting at the cause of the problem. We often prescribe custom orthotics for the best possible foot support. Custom orthotics are inserts that fit into your shoes, which are custom molded specifically to your foot, to correct the faulty foot alignment and bring your foot into a more correct position.

Surgery For Heel Pain

We find that most of our patients respond to conservative treatment with favorable outcomes. For those patients that require additional treatment surgery may be necessary.

So, if you're suffering with heel pain, don't wait for it to become a chronic problem. Book an appointment with Georgetown Foot & Ankle today to get you back on your feet as soon possible.