Treating Heel Pain

Heel pain can be frustrating to deal with and it can impact your mobility and overall quality of life. Whether it's caused by plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or other underlying conditions, finding relief from heel pain is essential for getting back on your feet and enjoying daily activities without discomfort. Dr. Gregory Cardinal at Podiatrist in Motion serving Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, and Warrenton, VA, and the surrounding Washington, DC, and Maryland areas can explain how to treat your heel pain. 

Treating Your Heel Pain 

To treat your heel pain, your podiatrist serving Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, and Warrenton, VA, and the surrounding Washington, DC, and Maryland areas will need to diagnose the root cause of your pain. Common causes could include: 

• Plantar fasciitis 
• Achilles Tendonitis 
• Heel spurs 
• Stress fractures 

Typically, your podiatrist will first recommend conservative methods of treating your heel pain. The first step will be to ensure that you’re resting your feet, icing them throughout the day, applying compression, and elevating the feet. You can also perform stretching exercises to help relieve tension and promote healing. 

Your podiatrist may also recommend wearing shoes that fit properly and adding orthotic inserts inside. This helps provide the support that your feet need and adds cushioning to relieve pressure placed on the feet. You can also take over-the-counter pain relievers to ease your pain. 

In severe cases, surgery may be required to correct any structural issues within the foot and remove issues like bone spurs.  

Contact Our Podiatrist Today 

Find out how you can ease your constant heel pain and enjoy your favorite activities again. Contact Dr. Gregory Cardinal at Podiatrist in Motion serving Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, and Warrenton, VA, and the surrounding Washington, DC, and Maryland areas to learn more about heel pain and how to manage yours. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment today at (703) 879-5155.