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 typical foot conditions. It causes pain simply getting up after sitting or in the a.m. With fasciitis it is really typical 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 attached to the heel bone. The main structures are the plantar fascia and plantar muscles. As we stroll or run the arch flattens to take in the body's weight, triggering tension on the fascia and retreating of the heel bone, causing a bone spur. It normally takes years to establish stimulates. Pain in the heel can be brought on by the bone, fascia or heel nerve.

Poor fitting shoes can exacerbate the pain. You must use well cushioned and helpful 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 even worse in the 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 triggered by the nerve on the side of the heel.

Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis and Bone Spurs Heel stimulates are caused by inflammation at the insertion of the plantar fascia into the heel bone. Heel pain can be reduced 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 decrease the pain from the injection. If nerve pain is present that triggers 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 support, covering the arch with reusable covers or coban. When dealing with long term, Custom Orthotics are often the very best choice. They are built from a flexible plastic material and can made to fit both fitness center and gown shoes.

If heel pain is excruciating or continues after conservative treatment, new treatments are readily available-- PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections or Shockwave Therapy. Surgery today is rare but, if essential after all treatments, it is typically successful.

It triggers pain simply getting up after sitting or in the a.m. With fasciitis it is very typical for an x-ray to show no heel spur. Pain in the heel can be caused by the bone, fascia or heel nerve.

The pain with very first steps in the early morning and after rest is triggered by pulling of the fascia and plantar muscles off of the heel bone. Heel spurs are triggered by swelling at the insertion of the plantar fascia into the heel bone. 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 decrease the pain from the injection.