Each foot absorbs roughly 60 tons of stress with every mile walked! It is not a surprise that many people struggle from heel pain. Heel pain can be a debilitating condition. The pain can affect your mobility and your quality of life. If you are struggling with pain in the heels, OrthoOIC offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment options to help you get back on your feet. Whether it’s a stabbing feeling from plantar fasciitis, the discomfort of Achilles tendonitis, or the aggravation of bone spurs, OrthoOIC’s team of experts is equipped to address all types of heel pain.
Plantar Fasciitis
One common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis feels like a stabbing pain on the bottom of the heel. The pain is often most noticeable in the morning or after periods of rest.
Achilles Tendonitis
Another culprit of heel pain is Achilles tendonitis. Pain on the back of the heel may lead to redness, swelling, and thickening of the skin.
Bone Spurs
When heel conditions like plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis remain untreated, they can result in bone spurs. Bone spurs are calcium deposits on the heel bone visible on X-rays. A painful heel condition known as Haglund’s Deformity(or Haglund’s Syndrome or the pump bump) is a bony enlargement at the back of the heel. This enlargement can irritate the surrounding soft tissues, such as the Achilles tendon, leading to pain, swelling, and inflammation.
A heel bone fracture is also known as a calcaneus fracture. The calcaneus bone is what forms the heel. A heel bone fracture often results from high-impact trauma, such as falls or car accidents. Severe pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking are signs that you may have a heel bone fracture. At OrthoOIC urgent care care, we can use x-rays to locate the area of the fractured heel bone and stabilize the fracture with a splint or cast. In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to realign the fractured bone fragments. Prompt, quality care at OrthoOIC in Arlington, VA, is crucial to your healing.
While self-care methods like rest, ice, and over-the-counter medications can sometimes alleviate heel pain, persistent or severe cases warrant professional attention. If the pain persists for more than a couple of weeks despite home remedies, or if it’s accompanied by significant swelling, fever, or follows an injury, you should seek orthopedic immediate care. Don’t let heel pain or heel bone fractures disrupt your life any longer. Contact OrthoOIC in Arlington, VA today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards relief.