You don’t have to live with heel pain anymore!

Dr. Scott Russell is a heel pain and plantar fasciitis specialist

WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS FOR HEEL PAIN?

Many of the symptoms include pain when you first get up in the morning, burning, numbness and increased symptoms by the end of the day. The pain is usually caused by tightening of the plantar fascia ligament located on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia ligament supports the arch. When you're resting, the ligament contracts. As you start to walk, the ligament pulls and may tear slightly causing pain. Heel pain can also be brought on by trauma, over exertion, ill- fitting shoes or poor foot alignment.

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS FOR HEEL PAIN?

Our Podiatrist initially treats plantar fasciitis conservatively with:

• Custom orthotics

• Shockwave therapy

• Laser therapy

• Anti-inflammatory medication

• Plantar fascia exercises

• Cortisone Injections

CUSTOM MADE ORTHOTICS FOR HEEL PAIN

Proper foot support is one of the most important treatments we recommend. The purpose of foot support is to stop the ligament from tearing, thereby, getting at the cause of the problem. Dr. Scott Russell is a Custom Orthotics Specialist and oftens prescribe custom molded orthotics for the best possible foot support.

Custom orthotics are shoe inserts that fit into your shoes, which are custom molded to your foot, to correct the faulty foot alignment and bring your foot into a more correct position. Dr. Scott Russell finds that most of his patients respond to conservative treatment with favorable outcomes. For those patients that require additional treatment surgery may be necessary.

If you're suffering with heel pain, don't wait for it to become a chronic problem. Contact our Dr. Scott Russell Podiatry & Orthotics and learn about all your treatment options to find heel pain relief.