Dealing with heel pain can cause irritation to an already stressful life and make it difficult to enjoy your favorite activities. You might find that it takes you longer to get places and that you sometimes have to sit out from activities in order to avoid further pain and irritation. It’s important that you’re able to successfully manage your heel pain so that you can improve your quality of life. Your podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland in Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington, Olney, Laurel, Maple Lawn, and Silver Spring, MD, can explain how they can help you manage symptoms of heel pain so that you can get back to enjoying your favorite activities.
Managing Your Heel Pain
When you’re dealing with heel pain, it is often related to plantar fasciitis. This is when the plantar fascia, which stretches along the bottom of the foot from the toes to the heel is inflamed and causes irritation. You might experience soreness and stiffness that is worst in the morning once you stand up and after standing when you’ve been sitting.
Your podiatrist can recommend some things you can do to manage your pain and strengthen your foot. You can do daily stretching and strengthening exercises to lessen the pain you may feel.
Your podiatrist may also recommend wearing supportive footwear that prove the cushioning you need on the arches of your feet. You may also need custom orthotics to absorb the shock of walking and give your feet the support that they need. Icing the foot can also help ease pain, along with taking over-the-counter pain relievers as needed.
Contact Your Podiatrist Today
Don’t suffer from constant heel pain! Contact your podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland in Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington, Olney, Laurel, Maple Lawn, and Silver Spring, MD, to find out how you can manage your pain! Call for more information at (301) 924-5044 for the office in Olney, MD, (301) 868-7670 for the office in Camp Springs/Clinton, MD, (301) 439-0300 for the office in Silver Spring, MD, (301) 942-8110 for the office in Kensington, MD, and (301) 317-6800 for the offices in Laurel and Maple Lawn, MD.