Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain Relief

What You Need To Know

Understanding your heel pain is the first part of resolving it for good.

Understanding Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain

Heel pain is typically the result of an overuse injury called plantar fasciitis, more commonly known as heel spur syndrome. Now a bone spur is not always present, and when it is there, 99% of the time it doesn’t actually cause pain. The pain is the result of inflammation to the plantar fascia, a strong ligament that runs from your heel to your toes. Pain on the bottom of the heel is among the most common complaints we hear.

Are you afraid to put your feet on the ground when you get out of bed because you know there will be pain in your heel? We know what you’re going through. We see it every day at our 1Foot 2Foot podiatry offices in Suffolk, North Suffolk, Hampton, and Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA). You just wake up one day feeling 20 years older than you are.

Most people don’t know what triggered it. It could have been prolonged standing at the Peanut Festival or wearing the wrong shoes to church. Something set it off. Bone spurs, when present, are painful bumps caused by joint damage from arthritis. When cartilage wears down, your foot bones grind together and create tiny spurs that change the structure of your bones.

If you’re experiencing foot pain, you may need X-rays to rule out a bone spur. Many doctors don’t take the time to fully understand the underlying causes, but that is not the case with us. We work collaboratively with you so that we can fully understand your condition and what the root cause of it is. The sooner you come in, the sooner we can start resolving your pain.

Our Comprehensive Heel Pain Program

At 1Foot 2Foot, we offer a comprehensive heel pain treatment program designed to relieve pain and address its underlying cause. Many cases of heel pain can be successfully managed without surgery, especially when treatment begins early. Because every patient responds differently, our team develops a treatment plan based on your symptoms, condition, and individual needs.

Our foot doctors in Suffolk, North Suffolk, Hampton, and Virginia Beach, VA, offer a comprehensive approach to heel pain treatment. Depending on your condition, treatment may include custom orthotics, injections, and other non-surgical options. Ultrasound guidance may also be used when appropriate to improve the precision of certain treatments.

For heel pain that does not respond to initial conservative treatment, shockwave therapy may be an option before considering surgery. This non-invasive treatment uses targeted energy to stimulate the body’s natural healing response in the affected area without surgical incisions.

When conservative treatments do not provide sufficient relief, surgical treatment may be considered. Our foot and ankle specialists can evaluate your condition, discuss available surgical options, and help determine the most appropriate treatment based on your symptoms and long-term needs.