Heel Spur Treatment Norwood
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we have people come in daily from Norwood believing a Heel Spur is causing pain that limits what they want to do. However, a Heel Spur does not cause the pain.
Affecting the fibrous tissue on the sole of the foot, Plantar Fasciitis typically manifests as unease or discomfort in the heel and/or arch. The Plantar Fascia in question often shows inflammation and minor tears, either in the arch or where it anchors into the heel bone. Though a spur might be visible, it’s not the underlying cause of the discomfort in the heel. The nomenclature “Heel Spurs” is both outdated and misleading, having been used inaccurately for more than three decades.
For those dealing with Plantar Fasciitis, the sensation is commonly described as akin to having a bruise beneath the heel. This sensation can vary from sharp to aching and is often most apparent during the first steps of the day or potentially later in the afternoon or evening.
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide we see mild cases of Plantar Fasciitis to complete ruptures in Norwood 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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