Heel Spur Treatment Royston Park
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we have people come in daily from Royston Park believing a Heel Spur is causing pain that limits what they want to do. However, a Heel Spur does not cause the pain.
It coincides with the actual pain inflicting condition: Plantar Fasciitis which affects the ligament-type structure in the sole of the foot that usually cause pain in the heel and/or arch. The irritated Plantar Fascia becomes inflamed and has small tears in the ligament belly (arch) or where it attaches in to the heel bone. A spur maybe present, but these are not the cause of heel pain. “Heel Spurs” is a misleading diagnosis that has been used over 30 years ago.
Plantar Fasciitis is often described as the feeling of a stone bruise underneath the heel and fluctuates between acute sharpness to a constant ache. It usually causes pain in the first few steps in the morning and maybe later in the afternoon or evening.
If you’re a resident of Royston Park dealing with any stage of Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide is available for consultation. Acting early can simplify management and potentially reduce the need for surgery. Our 5 Step Heel Pain Relief Regime suggests prescribed exercises and the use of ice for alleviating mild conditions. However, ignoring initial symptoms like tightness and a lingering ache could lead to more complicated issues. For those experiencing moderate to severe levels of discomfort, we recommend coming in for an assessment. Should there be a partial or complete rupture in more severe cases, surgery might become an option.
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
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, our Heal Your Heel System focuses on underlying factors contributing to stress on the plantar fascia. The Heal Your Heel System consists of:
- 5 Step Heel Pain Relief Regime (Including stretching, fortifying muscles, and ice application)
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Reviewing Biomechanics
If you’re dealing with Plantar Fasciitis without a rupture, our approach has a documented 97% rate of success*. *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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