06/12/2024
My Heel Hurts! What should I do?
Heel pain can be a right pain in the… heel. Plantar fasciitis is a common problem affecting the bottom of the foot, causing that annoying pain near the middle of your heel and sometimes extends into the area of the arch. It can affect just one foot or occasionally both at the same time.
Symptoms often associated with plantar fasciitis are pain upon getting up first thing in the morning which eases after a few steps and pain which is triggered when you stand up after a period of rest which again eases after some movement.
A few quick tips to help yourself immediately are:
* Roll a tennis ball under your foot to massage tense tissues
* Chill a water bottle and roll it under your foot to calm down any inflammation
* Strengthen the muscles in your foot by picking up a pencil or ribbon with your toes
However, it’s important to know that here are many different things which can cause heel pain. It’s really important to make sure you know exactly what is causing your heel to hurt before you start any form of treatment plan (mostly so you don’t waste time and money on things that won’t work!). We highly recommend booking in for a Laser treatment with us at Step First Podiatry where we can carry out a full assessment, give you an accurate diagnosis and come up with a treatment plan to get you pain free and back to your usual activities as quickly as possible.
When you come to visit us some of the things we might suggest for your treatment plan might include:
* Orthotics (insoles)
* Taping to support your foot
* Changing your footwear
* Modifying your activities to reduce stress on the sore tissues
* Laser therapy
* Exercises to strengthen the affected muscles
We are delighted to use MLSⓇ laser in our clinic which could quickly help to reduce pain and inflammation associated with plantar fasciitis. Patients love our laser because it’s a totally painless and completely safe treatment. It offers an effective alternative to taking anti-inflammatory medication and more painful or invasive treatment options such as shockwave therapy or steroid injections.
More information can be found on our website at https://stepfirst.co.uk/laser-therapy/
Alternatively you can contact us at:
Tel: 01744 808303
Email: Stepfirstpodiatry@gmail.com
Or you can book now at https://stepfirst.co.uk/book-an-appointment/
WHAT IS MLS® (Multiwave Locked System) LASER THERAPY? Laser therapy involves directing laser light energy into inflamed or damaged tissues to accelerate the body's natural healing process. The laser is placed in direct contact with the skin which enables light photons to pe*****te the tissue and in...
