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The most effective treatments for heel pain depend entirely on the cause of your pain. There is not one universal way to treat all heel pain. Your podiatrist should do all they can to determine what is causing your discomfort before implementing a treatment plan. Some of the more common causes of heel pain include heel spurs and plantar fasciitis; but they are not the only causes.
Finding the Cause of Your Heel Pain
At the Wayne, NJ podiatrists’ office (link to heel pain PA) of Wayne Foot & Ankle we never suggest a treatment plan without ensuring that we are targeting the right problem. Too many times we have seen patients who have been misdiagnosed. They have tragically suffered through extensive treatments, even surgeries, without relief from their heel pain.
This is why our podiatrists do our best to pinpoint the exact cause of your pain and then create a custom treatment plan. Treatments of heel pain are specific to the problem but often include:
You Deserve Exceptional Care
Our Wayne, NJ foot surgeons are dedicated to getting it right the first time. Your examination will be thorough. We will not stop until the source of your pain has been indentified, your pain eliminated.
You do not have to live with your heel pain. Please call 973.595.8900 today to make an appointment.