Though it often begins mildly and without much pain, untreated heel pain can develop into a much more painful, frustrating condition. Ignoring your heel pain can bring with it serious foot-related conditions requiring much more complex treatments than they would in their earliest stages. Find out more about heel pain, when to see a doctor, and how your podiatrist Dr. Allan Rosenthal at Advanced Foot Care Center in Ridgefield, CT can help.

What causes heel pain? 
The causes of heel pain can vary greatly depending on many different factors. From the type of foot you inherited from your parents to past injuries, many things can cause your foot to hurt. However, some causes of heel pain are more common than others, including:

• injury or trauma to the foot
• bursitis
• sprain or break
• tendonitis
• Achilles tendonitis
• plantar fasciitis
• tarsal tunnel syndrome
• underlying conditions like flat feet
• ill-fitting shoes
• corns and calluses
• hammertoe or mallet toe

When should I see a doctor for my heel pain? 
Some foot pain can be treated at home with methods like rest, or special exercises or stretches to help rebuild the muscles. However, if you experience severe pain, swelling, are unable to put weight on the foot or walk, you should seek medical care. Swelling lasting two or more days, pain that does not go away after two or more weeks, or have any burning pain, tingling, or numbness along the bottom of your foot, you should schedule an appointment with your podiatrist as soon as possible.

Heel Pain Treatments in Ridgefield, CT
If you suffer from heel pain, your podiatrist can help you manage your symptoms and even cure the condition causing them. A foot examination gives both your and your foot doctor the chance to assess your symptoms, go over any questions or concerns you have, and develop an effective treatment plan. You may be able to find relief from heel pain with Laser Therapy.

For more information on heel pain and its treatments, please contact Dr. Allan Rosenthal at Advanced Foot Care Center in Ridgefield, CT. Call (203) 431-0048 to schedule your appointment for a foot examination with Dr. Rosenthal today!