Heel Pain - Podiatrist in Austintown and Youngstown, OH - Mitchell Dalvin, DPM
Dr. Mitchell Dalvin discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain.
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Heel Pain
In adults, heel pain is a common condition most often caused by straining or tearing the arch ligament where it attaches to the heel. This is known as plantar fascitis.
Pain is felt under the heel when walking and is typically worst when getting up after resting. The heel usually feels bruised. If sharp pains are present, a nerve may be involved. Heel spurs are often associated with this condition and are diagnosed by x-ray examination. A heel spur is a small projection of bone that forms where the ligament has been tearing from its connection to the heel. The spur is not the source of the heel pain and does not need to be removed.
Treatment is aimed at stopping the arch ligament from tearing, as this is the source of the heel pain. Prop
