Find Relief From Your Heel Pain
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.
Don’t let heel pain be the boss of you.
Heel pain can be a real nuisance. You thought you were going to take a beautiful hike around Colorado Springs, but your foot had different plans. Heel pain is one of the most common symptoms that bring people into the podiatric practice of Dr. Eric Gessner, Dr. Bryan Groth and Dr. Jacob Fassman. Here are some steps you can take to help tackle your heel pain,
Pain Relievers
Sure, medication won’t fix your inflamed plantar fascia, but it can temporarily alleviate the pain so you can feel more comfortable. Try an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can help manage both pain and swelling. If the pain is too intense or isn’t responding to OTC pain relievers, then it’s time to talk to one of our Colorado Springs foot doctors to find out ways to manage your heel pain.
Foot Exercises
While you should stay off your feet and avoid any exercises and activities that could exacerbate your condition, there are still certain stretching and strengthening exercises that your foot doctor may recommend doing. These exercises can promote better mobility and stability in the feet, which reducing pain and stiffness. In some cases, your doctor may recommend physical therapy to help strengthen and retrain the tendons, low leg muscles and plantar fascia to prevent this problem in the future.
Bracing
In some cases, your podiatrist may suggest wearing a night splint or bracing the foot to help stretch and lengthen the plantar fasciitis while you sleep. This can provide the foot with support while also reducing any pain and stiffness that you may feel first thing in the morning.
We are pleased to announce that Colorado Foot and Ankle has opened another office location in Colorado Springs to help address everything from your heel pain and bunion problems to ingrown toenails and diabetic feet. We are practicing all CDC guidelines and disinfecting protocols to provide you with safe, reliable medical care. To schedule an appointment call us at (719) 475-8080.