Finding Heel Pain Relief

Your feet are an integral part of your anatomy. Every step that you take uses them for balance and stabilization. Feet should not hurt and if they do, you have a problem. If you need heel pain relief in Salem, OR,  the team of podiatrists at Cascade Foot Center is here to help.

Diagnosing Heel Pain

The first thing your podiatrist will do is discuss your symptoms, get your medical history, and examine your foot and ankle. . Heel pain is most often the result of plantar fasciitis, but that is not the only potential cause. An X-ray or other imaging can help to pinpoint the exact cause of the heel pain. If the pain is located on the back of the heel, it may be Achilles tendonitis. It is important to know what is causing the heel pain when coming up with a treatment plan.

Rest

The single most important thing you can do for most types of heel pain is to get off of your feet and give your heel a rest. The pressure your body puts on your heel when you walk is immense, and letting it have some time off can go a long way toward relief. Using ice on your foot while you rest can reduce inflammation.

Stretch

While you are resting, do exercises that stretch your calf muscles and your feet. Your podiatrist will give you a list of exercises that will help. The more you can do, the better. 

Change Footwear

You need to wear shoes that are supportive of your plantar fascia to get heel pain relief in Salem, OR. You need good arch support, and it is equally important that you don't go barefoot. It is very bad for your heel pain. 

Custom Orthotics

Custom orthotics are a great option for treating heel pain. The orthotic can support the arch, which is important when the cause of the heel pain is plantar fasciitis. They will reduce pressure points on the feet and provide the correct support since they are made especially for your feet and your feet's problems. 

Surgery

If all the more conservative treatments fail to provide relief, surgery is a last resort. Release surgery may be the treatment that will get you the pain relief you require.

For heel pain relief in Salem, OR, and the surrounding area, contact Cascade Foot Center. We are a full-service podiatric office providing a wide range of treatments for feet and ankles. Give us a call at (503) 588-8188 or reach out through our website.

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