How We Can Help With Your Heel Pain
Heel pain is a common reason many people visit a podiatrist. Persistent heel pain can significantly impact your daily life, making it important to find effective relief. Dr. Jeffrey Agricola, the podiatrist at Prestige Podiatry in Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, understands the challenges of dealing with heel pain and takes each patient's complaints seriously. Here, we explore the common causes of heel pain and how it can be treated at Prestige Podiatry.
What Are the Causes of Heel Pain?
Several factors can cause heel pain. One of the most common reasons people visit Prestige Podiatry is to treat plantar fasciitis, which involves inflammation of a large ligament at the bottom of the foot. Achilles tendinitis may be the culprit if your pain is located behind the heel. Both conditions are often the result of overuse, such as jobs that require prolonged standing or sudden increases in physical activity.
Other causes of heel pain can include conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, or complications from diabetes. By reviewing your medical history and conducting a thorough examination, Dr. Agricola will determine the specific cause of your heel pain and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
How Is Heel Pain Treated?
In many cases, heel pain can be managed with simple, at-home treatments such as resting your feet and wearing comfortable, well-fitted shoes. However, if these conservative measures don’t provide relief, Dr. Agricola may suggest other interventions. These can include:
- Orthotics: Custom-made shoe inserts that help redistribute pressure on your feet.
- Injectable medications: To reduce inflammation and pain in the affected area.
- Surgery: In cases of severe, long-term heel pain that doesn’t respond to other treatments.
Contact Us for Heel Pain Relief
If you’re dealing with heel pain or any other foot-related issue, don’t wait to seek help. Dr. Jeffrey Agricola and the team at Prestige Podiatry, serving Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, are here to provide the care you need. call the Indianapolis, IN, office at 317- 881-0070 or the Carmel, IN, office at 317-846-4111 to schedule an appointment and get back on your feet comfortably.