If you’ve been on your feet all day, it’s common that you’ll experience soreness and maybe even some heel pain. However, when heel pain is persistent and continues for more than a few days, you may be dealing with something more serious. It’s important not to ignore your heel pain and instead find out how your podiatrist can help ease your heel pain. Your podiatrists at Podiatry Associates in Whitby, Mississauga, and Brantford, ON, can explain how to treat your heel pain and what seeing your podiatrist can do for your heel pain.
How Your Podiatrist Can Ease Your Heel Pain
If you are continuously dealing with heel pain and you notice that it’s difficult to function with persistent pain, it’s important that you talk to your podiatrist in Whitby, Mississauga, and Brantford, ON, about treatment. Persistent heel pain is usually a sign of a condition called plantar fasciitis. This will feel sore and stiff and make it difficult for you to comfortably walk after sitting for a long period of time.
One of the most common forms of treatment for plantar fasciitis is through doing stretching exercises to help strengthen the foot and ease some of the pain you experience. You may also want to ice your feet a few times a day for 10 minutes at a time. Your podiatrist may also recommend wearing custom orthotics in your shoes and night splints to help your feet while you sleep.
In severe cases, you may need surgery to help correct any issues you may have with the plantar fascia.
Contact Your Podiatrist Today
Don’t let your heel pain go untreated! Contact your podiatrists at Podiatry Associates in Whitby, Mississauga, and Brantford, ON, to learn about how you can start easing your heel pain and feel comfortable through the day again! Call for more information today at (905) 433-0200 for the office in Whitby, ON, (905) 568-3800 for the office in Mississauga, ON, and (519) 751-2900 for the office in Brantford, ON.