Crofton Office

1657 Crofton Blvd, Suite 201

Crofton, MD 21114

(410) 721-4505

(410) 721-2394

Woodbridge Office

14010 Smoketown Rd., Suite 103

Woodbridge, VA 22192

(703) 583-5959

(703) 890-4970

Chantilly Office

3914 Centreville Road, Suite 200

Chantilly, VA 20151

(703) 490-5599

(703) 583-5995

Sterling Office

46440 Benedict Dr., Suite 111

Sterling, VA 20164

(703) 444-9555

Got Heel Spurs?

You take your first steps out of bed in the morning and your heel hurts. What’s going on? The pain on the bottom of your foot, from the arch to the heel is called plantar fasciitis, or heel spur syndrome. The pain occurs when there is inflammation of the plantar fascia - connective tissue stretching from the toes to the arch, and attached to the heel bone.

Those who have plantar fasciitis usually suffer from pain after exercise and long periods of sitting or sleeping. If left untreated, you may experience severe pain on the heels. The injury of the plantar fascia is due to overuse of the tissue. Many times, the culprit is overpronation, which makes the foot flat. When the foot is flattened and force is put on it, the arch stretches and increases tension on the tissue. Other risk factors include being overweight, and standing for long periods of time. Walking or running long distances for exercise can also cause the problem.

Treatment

There are many treatments available, depending on the severity of your pain. If you experience pain, make an appointment with our board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Brad Toll, at Crofton Podiatry for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Some common treatments to relieve symptoms:

  • Rest – Keep weight off the foot and elevate when possible to prevent further pain.

  • Ice packs – With mild pain, you can do ice treatments for 15-20 minutes at a time, 3-4 times a day.

  • Anti-inflammatory medications – NSAIDs can help reduce inflammation and provide pain relief.

  • Orthotic devices – Shoes with padded soles or rubber heel inserts may help with pain and increase stability.

  • Physical Therapy – Physical therapy can help to speed up healing and strengthen to prevent reoccurrence.

  • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) – Shockwaves are sent to stimulate healing and possibly to reduce sensitivity and pain.

  • Surgery – This is usually a last resort for those suffering chronic and long-lasting pain.

If you have been suffering from plantar fasciitis, make an appointment at our Crofton, MD office by calling (410) 721-4505. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care for our patients with the latest technology.

 

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Crofton Podiatry

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

7:30 am-3:30 pm

Friday:

By Appointment Only

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed