Podiatrist Dutch Village California
With heel pain, it's difficult to walk. Even standing can be a problem if the pain is severe enough. Turn to us at Temecula Valley Podiatry for relief. As a foot specialist, our
podiatrist in Dutch Village California has the skill and experience to instill confidence in you that the needed results will be achieved.
The foot condition called plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is brought on when the tissue connecting your toes to your heel bone becomes strained. Small tears can form, and that can lead to swelling, irritation, and inflammation. Spending too much time on your feet puts you at greater risk, as does having flat feet or high arches, being overweight, feet that roll inwards when you walk, and shoes that don't fit properly. Another source of heel pain is the development of heel spurs, deposits of calcium on the underside of your heel bone. Muscle or ligament strain can be responsible for them. And many times, people get both plantar fasciitis and heel spurs simultaneously. Our podiatrist in Dutch Village California will do an examination and evaluation in order to determine the reason for your heel pain. X-rays might be needed in order to reach a definitive diagnosis. Options for treatment, which can depend on the cause of heel pain, include orthotics (shoe inserts), wearing more comfortable and supportive footwear, stretching exercises, physical therapy, and in the most severe cases only, surgery. Fortunately, in most instances, our
podiatrist in Dutch Village California can promote healing and pain relief exclusively with non-invasive methods.
Your heel is the part of your foot most prone to injury, and with the help of our foot doctor, you will be able to avoid the worst consequences of it, putting you back on the road to having feet that make you feel comfortable and allow you to do everything that you want to do.
