Heel pain can be brought on by a number of underlying factors, but a very common cause is a condition called plantar fasciitis. Whatever the cause, don't ignore your heel pain symptoms as they can only worsen without treatment. To explore your treatment options for heel pain you can reach out to your local Norridge, IL, pediatrician, Dr. Jennifer Busser of Norridge Foot and Ankle Clinic.

Symptoms

A thick and tough ligament that runs along the bottom of your foot, the plantar fascia, can become injured or inflamed leading to the condition known as plantar fasciitis. There are a number of different factors that can potentially cause plantar fasciitis, some you may be able to control and some that naturally put you at greater risk.

Having foot arches that are either too flat or too high can put undue pressure on the plantar fascia, often leading to the condition. It can be exacerbated by not wearing shoes that properly support your feet, and if your work involves a lot of walking over hard and flat surfaces, as is the case with many warehouse jobs.

Heel Pain Treatment in Norridge, IL

There are different ways to treat heel pain and they can depend on the severity of your condition, but it's always important to seek treatment.

Our podiatrist can employ padding and orthotic devices to relieve some of the strain on your fascia and arches. A night splint may also help with early morning discomfort, it's a device that allows you to maintain your fascia stretched as you sleep so that it's not as painful when you wake up.

There may be other treatment options that your podiatrist can offer that are typically non-invasive and can provide you with the relief you seek. But for certain cases, when heel pain is severe, your doctor may consider recommending surgery, although the majority of patients are able to find relief with non-surgical treatments.

Don't just endure your heel pain, find relief by scheduling a consultation in Norridge, IL, with Norridge Foot and Ankle Clinic, with Dr. Busser, by dialing (773) 625-2211.