Causes &Treatment for Heel pain- Heel that pain

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Causes Treatment for Heel pain- Heel that pain
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• Heel pain is an extremely common complaint, and
  there are several common causes. It is important
  to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of
  your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can
  be directed at the cause.

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• Heel pain is one of the first indicators that
  something is wrong with your feet. Heel pain can
  be caused by a wide variety of conditions or
  injuries, how you commonly use your feet at work
  or in sports, your genetics, body type, age and
  health.

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• At RNV Podiatry, Dr. Rachel N. Verville provides
  you with the best medical advice regarding your
  feet, the most advanced treatments for your foot
  and ankle pain and the best patient care
  available in Plano, Frisco, and Dallas, Texas.

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The following questions can help determine the
cause of the pain

• Heel pain is one of the first indicators that
  something is wrong with your feet.
• Do I experience pain when I move my foot or
  after?
• If I add weight or pressure does the pain
  increase?
• Does it change the way you walk and stop your
  ability to walk?

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• If you have persistent heel pain when walking or
  running that is severe enough that it limits your
  movement we recommend a professional consultation
  from a podiatrist to determine the cause of the
  pain and the best treatment options available.

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There are four common types of heel pain

• Heel pain during activity
• Heel pain before after activity not affecting
  performance.
• Heel pain before, during, after activity,
  affecting performance .
• Heel pain so severe that performance is
  impossible.

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Treatment Options for Heel Pain

• Options for treatment may vary based on the
  length of time and the severity of heel pain at
  the time of diagnosis.

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• While treatment will vary from person to person,
  common treatments for heel pain are changing
  shoes in combination with shoe supports and
  inserts, padding and taping your foot to
  alleviate pressure and pain, medication to help
  control pain, and prescription or orthotic
  devices to help with mobility.

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• If the heel pain is caused by a specific foot
  condition, the best possible treatment option for
  the cause of the heel pain will be recommended in
  some cases this could be foot surgery.

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