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 is located in the center of the heel into the arch. This issue is one of the most common foot conditions. It triggers pain just getting up after sitting or in the a.m. With fasciitis it is very typical for an x-ray to show no heel spur. Causes of Heel Pain

We use the terms plantar fasciitis and heel spur interchangeably for heel type pain. There are numerous structures attached to the heel bone. The primary structures are the plantar fascia and plantar muscles. As we stroll or run the arch flattens to absorb the body's weight, triggering tension on the fascia and pulling away of the heel bone, causing a bone spur. It typically takes years to develop stimulates. Pain in the heel can be brought on by the bone, fascia or heel nerve.

Poor fitting shoes can intensify the pain. You must utilize well cushioned and encouraging shoes with good 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 worse in the early morning and after sitting however improves as the day goes on. The pain with primary steps in the morning and after rest is caused 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 brought on 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 lowered 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 area of the nerve.

As we begin treatment it's essential to support the arch with an OTC arch support, wrapping the arch with multiple-use wraps or coban. When dealing with long term, Custom Orthotics are frequently the very best option. 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 persists after conservative treatment, brand-new treatments are offered-- PRP (platelet abundant plasma) injections or Shockwave Therapy. Surgery today is uncommon however, if needed after all treatments, it is typically successful.

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

The pain with very first actions in the morning and after rest is triggered by pulling of the fascia and plantar muscles off of the heel bone. Heel stimulates are triggered by swelling at the insertion of the plantar fascia into the heel bone. Heel pain can be lowered by using trigger point injections of a mild steroid from the side of the foot with a cold spray to numb the skin to significantly reduce the pain from the injection.