Family Foot and Ankle Associates of Maryland help keep your whole family healthy by taking the best care of your feet. Our team of podiatrists can help you with heel pain in Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD. Read about heel pain and contact us today for relief.
What Causes Heel Pain?
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. This is when your plantar fascia, or the thick band of muscle that runs along the base of your foot, becomes inflamed. If you notice the pain is worse when you first get up and start moving but improves once you've stretched your foot some, it is most likely plantar fasciitis.
What Are My Treatment Options?
When you see your podiatrist for heel pain, they will almost certainly recommend changing to comfortable and supportive footwear that has ample support for the heel and the arch and wearing them as much as possible, never going barefoot.
Your podiatrist can fit you with custom shoe orthotics that can give your heel and arch extra support and help relieve pain while you walk. Your podiatrist can also prescribe stretching and strengthening exercises for your feet. These can release the tightness and improve the flexibility of the foot which will help relieve pain.
Plantar fascia release surgery is only considered when other measures haven't improved your condition, but it is an option if you are still struggling with plantar fasciitis pain.
Treat Your Heel Pain Today
Family Foot and Ankle Associates of Maryland can help you get relief from heel pain and get you back on your feet. Contact our team of podiatrists for an appointment at any of our locations: 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.