Caring Doctor Treating Heel Pain in Greenville
Since 1986, Greenville Podiatry Associates PA has served the Greenville area, helping with heel pain treatment and care for other disorders of the feet. At our podiatry offices, one of the most common ailments we see is pain in the heels. Many times this is due to plantar fasciitis, but some patients experience discomfort for other reasons, such as a heel spur. These occur from calcium deposits that cause a protrusion in the heel bone on the underside of the foot, and can coincide with plantar fasciitis or develop independently.
Common heel pain treatment includes medication to reduce the inflammation, special exercises, orthotics or surgery in some cases. People at risk of heel spurs include those who are runners, walk with an abnormal gait, wear incorrect footwear, are overweight, have diabetes, stand for most of the day, or have high arches or flat feet. The main symptom, which is similar to that of plantar fasciitis, is acute or chronic pain in the heel, especially in the morning or upon first standing after a long period of sitting.

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Pain might also be due to hallux abducto valgus, which is more commonly known as a bunion. This affects the metatarsal (toe) – mainly the big toe. It creates a painful deformity that often requires a bunionectomy, or bunion-removal surgery. Some people might experience both heel spurs and bunions.
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You do not have to suffer from your heel pain, whether it is due to plantar fasciitis, a deformity, heel spur or bunion. Call our podiatry office today at 864-234-7370. We provide diagnosis and treatment for a variety of foot problems, such as diabetic foot care, for the Greenville area, including Parker, Anderson, Sans Souci, Maudlin, Gantt, Magnolia Acres, Willow Heights and Berea.