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What Causes Heel Pain?

Having total foot health is an important part of making sure you feel comfortable enough to participate in daily life activities. When you start experiencing issues such as heel pain, it can be difficult to walk and do your normal activities. It’s important not to leave foot pain undiagnosed so that it can be treated, and you can start feeling comfort in your daily life again. Your podiatrists at Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle in Waldorf, Clinton, and California, MD, can help you find out what’s causing your foot pain and help you create a treatment plan that will get you back to your normal lifestyle.

What’s Causing Your Heel Pain?

Heel pain can be a symptom of many different issues, but there is one condition that is frequently connected to heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and can make your feet feel stiff and painful once you stand up after sitting for a while. Your podiatrists in Waldorf, Clinton, and California, MD, can explain how this causes heel pain and how you can start treating your plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia is inflamed and causes pain. This muscle stretches from the base of the toes all the way into the heel bone. Plantar fasciitis is usually caused by arch issues. This could be because of an overpronounced arch or an extremely low arch. When you’re dealing with arch issues, it causes your foot to roll inward and add tension to the plantar fascia.

You may notice your heel pain is extreme after waking up in the morning or after sitting when you’ve been on your feet for a long period of time. Your podiatrist will work with you to find a treatment that can ease your pain. This may include anti-inflammatory medications, night splints, or physical therapy exercises. In severe cases, you may need surgery.

Contact Your Podiatrist Today!

Don’t let heel pain go untreated! Contact your podiatrists at Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle in Waldorf, Clinton, and California, MD, to learn about heel pain and what could be causing yours. Call for more information today at (301) 843-9581 for the office in Waldorf, MD, (301) 868-3899 for the office in Clinton, MD, and (301) 690-6044 for the office in California, MD.

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Clinton Office

Monday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Thursday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Friday:

7:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Waldorf Office

Monday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Thursday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Friday:

7:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

California Office

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

7:30 am-4:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed