Heel Pain - Parma, Rocky River, Independence, OH - Joseph Ripepi, Podiatrist
Heel Pain - Podiatrist in Parma, Rocky River, Independence, OH - Joseph Ripepi, DPM
Podiatrist Dr. Joseph Ripepi of Ripepi Foot & Ankle Clinics discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain.
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Plantar fasciitis (heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. It is caused by inflammation of the connective tissue that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone.
What does heel pain feel like?
It feels like a dull ache most of the time, but when the patient first gets out of the bed in the morning, or when getting up after sitting for a period of time during the day, the pain in the heel is impressive. It almost feels like the heel has been bruised, like falling on a rock barefoot, but it is worse.
What caused the heel pain?
There is a tight ligament (band of fibrous tissue) that stretches across the arch, from the ball of the foot to the heel bone, called the Plantar Fascia. When we walk, our feet have a tendency to roll inward, toward each other, in a motion that we call pronation. When feet pronate, they flatten, stretch out and the arch elongates. This causes excessive pulling on the Plantar Fascia ligament and attachment of the ligament to the heel bone begins to separate. An injury occurs where the ligament progressively tears off the heel, fiber by fiber. Bleeding occurs next to the bone and inflammatory fluids accumulate between the ligament and the bone, forming a Bursitis, or fluid-filled sack.
Treatment for morning heel pain includes:
1. Heel stretches
2. Orthotics
3. Never walking barefoot-give your feet extra support
4. Injections
Visit our website: www.stopfootpaintoday.com
Podiatrist Dr. Joseph Ripepi of Ripepi Foot & Ankle Clinics discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain.
www.stopfootpaintoday.com
Plantar fasciitis (heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. It is caused by inflammation of the connective tissue that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone.
What does heel pain feel like?
It feels like a dull ache most of the time, but when the patient first gets out of the bed in the morning, or when getting up after sitting for a period of time during the day, the pain in the heel is impressive. It almost feels like the heel has been bruised, like falling on a rock barefoot, but it is worse.
What caused the heel pain?
There is a tight ligament (band of fibrous tissue) that stretches across the arch, from the ball of the foot to the heel bone, called the Plantar Fascia. When we walk, our feet have a tendency to roll inward, toward each other, in a motion that we call pronation. When feet pronate, they flatten, stretch out and the arch elongates. This causes excessive pulling on the Plantar Fascia ligament and attachment of the ligament to the heel bone begins to separate. An injury occurs where the ligament progressively tears off the heel, fiber by fiber. Bleeding occurs next to the bone and inflammatory fluids accumulate between the ligament and the bone, forming a Bursitis, or fluid-filled sack.
Treatment for morning heel pain includes:
1. Heel stretches
2. Orthotics
3. Never walking barefoot-give your feet extra support
4. Injections
Visit our website: www.stopfootpaintoday.com