Heel Pain Treatment
Find Relief and Get Back to Your Daily Activities
Heel pain can interfere with walking, exercise, work, and everyday activities. It may develop from repetitive stress, inflammation, overuse, or other underlying foot conditions.
We evaluate the cause of heel pain and develop individualized treatment plans designed to reduce discomfort, improve mobility, and promote recovery.
Conditions we treat include:
- Plantar fasciitis.
- Heel spurs associated with heel pain.
- Achilles tendon-related heel pain.
- Overuse injuries and soft tissue irritation.
- Heel pain associated with prolonged standing, walking, or exercise.
Treatment options may include:
- Stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Footwear recommendations and activity modification.
- Orthotics and supportive devices when appropriate.
- Therapeutic modalities and other conservative treatments.
- Rehabilitation programs tailored to your condition.
Our goal is to help you walk more comfortably and return to your normal activities with confidence.
Schedule Your Foot & Ankle Evaluation
Contact Ankle & Foot Care Center in Whittier or East Los Angeles to schedule an appointment and learn about treatment options tailored to your needs. Call (562) 399-5252.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions can cause heel pain?
Heel pain may be associated with plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendon conditions, overuse injuries, or soft tissue irritation. An evaluation helps identify the cause.
What treatment options may help heel pain?
Treatment may include stretching and strengthening exercises, footwear and activity changes, orthotics or supportive devices when appropriate, conservative treatments, and rehabilitation tailored to your condition.
Heel pain, a very common ailment, can become extremely painful if not properly treated and cared for. Overusing or injuring the heel may cause heel pain. Without care, the affected area could worsen, limiting mobility and making everyday activities like walking difficult. Heel pain has many potential causes, including strains, sprains, tarsal tunnel syndrome, stress fractures, Achilles tendonitis, and heel bursitis. One frequent cause in children and teens is Sever’s disease, which can develop from overuse or repetitive stress on the heel bone’s growth plates, often seen in youth athletes.
Other potential causes are poor circulation, improper walking/running posture, soft tissue masses, and Achilles tendon ruptures. Rest, icing the area, and properly fitted shoes can help ease discomfort. Custom orthotics or inserts may also be prescribed for added support and pain relief. If you, your child, or someone you know has heel pain, we can help provide treatment. Call 562-399-5252 to make an appointment.
