Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Whether you are struggling with plantar fasciitis, a stress fracture, tendonitis, or even a cyst, we are here to help. Once your heel pain has a proper diagnosis, we can work with you to establish a customized care plan for your treatment.
Flat foot is a condition where the arches on the inside of your feet are flattened which causes the sole of the foot to touch the floor when standing upright. It is likely for flat feet to be caused by the arches not fully developing during childhood and is considered a very common and painless condition. On the other hand, flat feet can occur after an injury or from the normal aging process.
While it is common not to experience any pain or symptoms of flat feet, some people do tend to sense pain in the heel or arch area. Physical activity can irritate the area and inflame the foot along the inside of the ankle. This can be caused by the tendon that is supporting the arch being stretched as it is depreciating.
Fibromas are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that are composed of fibrous or connective tissue. A plantar fibroma is a benign nodule that grows in the arch of the foot that many times appears in adults ranging in ages between 20 and 60. It is embedded within the plantar fascia, a band of tissue on the bottom of the foot. It usually is slow-growing and often less than one inch in size. Some can grow faster and are considered plantar fibromatosis. Fibromas generally do not go away and need to be removed surgically or get better without treatment.
A crush injury in the foot is serious and can cause major changes in your day to day activities if not treated properly. It occurs when the foot is compressed with considerable force between two hard surfaces. This can happen as a result of a car accident, heavy objects falling, or heavy machinery running over a foot. Always seek medical attention in the event of a crush injury.