Heel Spur Treatment Medindie
At Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide, we have people come in daily from Medindie 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.
For residents of Medindie, Heel Pain Clinics of Adelaide is experienced in managing a variety of Plantar Fascia conditions, from mild discomfort to severe ruptures. The sooner the condition is addressed, the more straightforward it is to manage and the likelihood of requiring surgical intervention may be reduced. Our 5 Step Heel Pain Relief Regime often recommends exercises and icing for milder cases. It’s not uncommon for people to ignore initial symptoms, holding out hope that the unease in the heel will simply fade. For those with moderate to severe Plantar Fasciitis, a clinic assessment is recommended. Severe cases involving ruptures may necessitate surgical procedures.
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 we have our Heal Your Heel System which treats the underlying factors which lead to stress of the plantar fascia.
The Heal Your Heel System comprises of three components:
The Heal Your Heel System comprises of three components:
- 5 Step Heel Pain Relief Regime (Stretching, Strengthening and Icing)
- Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy
- Addressing Biomechanics
If you have Plantar Fasciitis and there is no rupture this has been clinically proven to have a 97% success rate*.
*These journal articles can be provided upon request after your Initial Gap Free Assessment
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Experiencing discomfort in the heel can become a pressing matter that interferes with your lifestyle. Early attention is often beneficial once the signs become apparent, or ideally, preventive measures can be undertaken. Our patients frequently mention that routine tasks, from playing with kids to partaking in exercise, become arduous. It’s wise to address this early to lessen its effect on your physical activities.
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