Heel Spur Treatment Glenunga
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we have people come in daily from Glenunga believing a Heel Spur is causing pain that limits what they want to do. However, a Heel Spur does not cause the pain.
The condition in question, Plantar Fasciitis, impacts the fibrous band in the bottom of the foot, typically manifesting as discomfort in the heel and arch areas. The affected Plantar Fascia exhibits signs of inflammation and may show minute tears either in the midsection (arch) or at the point where it connects to the heel bone. While a spur may also be present, it is not the root of the heel discomfort. The term “Heel Spurs” is an outdated and misleading term that was used over three decades ago.
People who experience Plantar Fasciitis often report sensations similar to that of a bruise under the heel, which can vary from sharp pangs to a persistent ache. The discomfort is commonly felt during the initial steps in the morning or possibly in the later hours of the afternoon or evening.
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide we see mild cases of Plantar Fasciitis to complete ruptures in Glenunga residents. The earlier it is treated the easier and faster it will resolve and avoid surgery. There is a good chance prescribed exercises and icing may resolve mild plantar fasciitis like in our 5 Step Heel Pain Relief Regime. However, many people will ignore the early symptoms in the hope that the tightness and the dull ache in the heel will go away. Moderate and severe plantar fasciitis requires an assessment at our clinic. If there is a partial or complete rupture in severe cases you may require surgery.
Mild Plantar Fasciitis:
- Bruise-like feeling under the heel
- Dull aching in the heel
- Ache in afternoons/evening following being on their feet for long periods
- Tightness in the arch
- Intermittent pain and may not be every morning or afternoon
Moderate Plantar Fasciitis:
- Rather than feeling tightness it is genuine pain
- Pain every morning
- It takes 1-5 minutes for morning pain to subside
- Pain after sitting down and getting up
Severe Plantar Fasciitis:
- Excruciating pain for most of the day
- Shooting, throbbing and stabbing sensations at rest
- A possible tear or rupture of the plantar fascia which may require surgery
Contributing factors for Plantar Fasciitis are:
- Poor/soft footwear
- Tight calf muscles
- Poor Foot Function, particularly flat feet
- Sudden increase in body weight
- Recent increase in sporting activity or poor training methods/technique
Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide provides the Heal Your Heel System, aimed at tackling the factors that contribute to plantar fascia stress. Our system comprises:
- 5 Step Heel Pain Relief Regime (Incorporating stretching, muscle reinforcement, and ice packs)
- Use of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Evaluating Biomechanics
For individuals experiencing Plantar Fasciitis without any ruptures, clinical documentation indicates a 97% success rate*.
*These journal articles can be provided upon request after your Initial Gap Free Assessment
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Heel Pain can be a serious problem for you. It’s a nasty condition and one that needs to be treated fast once it presents or ideally prevented in the first place. Often our patients will report that they just can’t get up and go anymore, playing with the kids gets harder and exercise becomes near impossible. It will be a major issue for you (and your exercise plans) if you don’t act early.
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