Heel pain can be persistent and can make it difficult to feel comfortable throughout the day. You may find yourself skipping your favorite activities because of the pain. Heel pain is most commonly caused by a condition known as plantar fasciitis. It’s important to talk to your podiatrist serving the upper west side area in New York, NY, to find out if you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis and find out how you can start easing your pain and start feeling comfortable throughout the day.
Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis can cause your feet to feel sore and stiff, especially once you’ve gotten up after sitting after being on your feet for an extended period of time. It can feel uncomfortable to walk and you might find yourself limping until the pain goes away. This pain is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a muscle that stretches through the arch of the foot and connects at the heel.
When it comes to treating plantar fasciitis, your doctor may first recommend conservative methods of treatment. This could be through daily stretches and exercises, icing your foot, and wearing orthotics. When these methods don’t help, your doctor might recommend low-level laser therapy. This can help reduce the amount of inflammation that you experience by healing the plantar fascia and boosting the body’s natural healing process.
Laser therapy is non-invasive and can help regenerate your damaged plantar fascia and make you feel more comfortable walking around and participating in your favorite activities once again!
Contact Your Podiatrist Today
Don’t let heel pain control your life. Contact Dr. Jennifer Fung-Schwartz at her office serving the upper west side in New York, NY, to learn more about plantar fasciitis and how you can stop suffering from heel pain. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at (212) 678-2333.