Heel Pain Treatment - Doctor in Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS
Heel Pain Treatment - Doctor in Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS - Thomas Bembynista, DPM
Dr. Thomas Bembynista of KC Foot Care discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain.
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Heel Pain-- Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis
Pain is located in the center of the heel into the arch. This problem is one of the most common foot conditions. It causes pain just getting up after sitting or in the a.m. With fasciitis it is very typical for an x-ray to show no heel spur. Causes of Heel Pain
We utilize the terms plantar fasciitis and heel spur interchangeably for heel type pain. As we walk or run the arch flattens to absorb the body's weight, causing stress on the fascia and pulling away of the heel bone, causing a bone spur. Pain in the heel can be triggered by the bone, fascia or heel nerve.
Poor fitting shoes can exacerbate the pain. You need to utilize well cushioned and supportive shoes ...