How to Help Heel Pain

Throughout our everyday lives, at least one out of every three people we run into will be experiencing foot or ankle pain at that very moment. Have you ever stopped to consider if you might be one of those one-out-of-three people? In most cases, it can take a long time for someone to address their foot or ankle discomfort with an actual foot doctor. This is often due to foot and ankle discomfort being seen as an inevitable part of life - you work long days, you're getting older, you slept on it weird, the list goes on. The truth is, however, that foot or ankle pain is not the norm. The most common form of foot related pain that goes unaddressed and, therefore untreated, is heel pain. If you think about it, the heels of our feet bear a heavy burden every day. The heel bone is somewhat triangular in shape and suspended amongst other bones, tendons, ligaments, and fat tissue. There are a handful of different foot and ankle conditions that list heel pain as a symptom, from plantar fasciitis to heel pad atrophy to Achilles tendinitis. The most important part for you to focus on is when, where, how, and why your heels hurt:

Do you have aching pain after standing for long periods of time?

Is your heel tender, sore, or painful to firm touch?

Do you ever experience pain when stepping on one surface rather than another?

When you wake up, is your heel sore right off the bat?

Have any of your relatives ever had heel pain or other foot or ankle issues?

After considering these questions listed above, you're probably wondering how to go about finally addressing these issues you previously thought were a normal part of life. Here at The Texas Foot Specialists, Dr. Bruce Miller and Dr. Gregory Mangum provide expert and specialized care to address all of your foot and ankle needs. From conservative to advanced surgical treatments, you can always count on us for quality and compassionate care. Contact us online to make an appointment at one of our conveniently located offices in Sugar Land, Pasadena or Houston.