With each mile you walk, you put roughly 60 tons of stress on each of your feet, which can lead to issues with ongoing heel pain. Before your heel pain progresses another day, schedule an evaluation with board-certified podiatrist Ronald Bruscia, DPM, of Katy Foot Doctor in Katy, Texas. Call the office or request an appointment online for a heel pain exam.
You have over two dozen bones in each of your feet, but your heel bone is the largest. It’s also usually the first part of your foot to hit the ground with each step you take, so it’s certainly easy to injure. Heel pain can stem from a wide variety of issues, including:
No matter what’s causing your heel pain, getting started on treatment quickly can delay further progression and, of course, provide relief from agonizing foot pain.
Yes! Heel pain isn’t something you should ignore or assume may go away. Since your feet are always under stress, chances are, the underlying heel pain-causing condition is only going to progress and worsen. It’s important to have a thorough heel pain evaluation at Katy Foot Doctor if you’re experiencing:
Katy Foot Doctor is a premier foot and ankle clinic where you can receive digital X-ray or ultrasound images right in the office. This way, you won’t have to go anywhere else, and Dr. Bruscia can often diagnose you on the spot.
Once Dr. Bruscia diagnoses you, he sits and talks with you about all of your possible heel pain therapy options. It’s usually best to combine treatments, such as:
If conservative heel pain treatments aren’t enough or if you have a complex issue, Dr. Bruscia could recommend surgery to make any essential repairs. Rest assured, no matter which type of heel pain treatment is right for your needs you can expect effective relief at Katy Foot Doctor.
Before your heel pain flares up another day, contact Katy Foot Doctor for an evaluation. Click on the online scheduler or call to book your heel pain evaluation.
