Don't Ignore Your Heel Pain

Find out what could be causing your heel pain and when to turn to us for help.

You might ignore that alert that says it’s time to bring your car to the dealership for its checkup. You might ignore the warning that it’s time to update your computer’s operating system; however, the one thing you shouldn’t overlook is heel pain. Especially when our Laguna Hills, CA, podiatrist Dr. Neda Arjomandi is here to help.

What Is Ignoring Heel Pain and Big No-no?

First and foremost, ignoring any pain is ignoring that your body is trying to tell you something is wrong. This is never a good idea, especially when it comes to your feet. You may find that your heel pain is so bad that you have trouble getting around like you usually do. Perhaps you’ve had to put certain activities on hold. Unfortunately, many conditions that cause heel pain, such as plantar fasciitis, stress fractures and Achilles tendonitis, often get worse without treatment, which is why you turn to our Laguna Hills, CA, team if you are dealing with heel pain.

When Should I Turn to a Podiatrist?

So minor heel pain may leave you propping your feet up and taking painkillers. Still, it’s important to recognize when your heel pain may require professional care from our Laguna Hill, CA, podiatrist Dr. Arjomandi and her team. We will examine the foot as a whole, evaluating everything from the nerves and tissue to the bone and ligaments to determine the cause of your pain. You should have your heel pain evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist if,

• You aren’t able to put weight on the foot
• Your heel pain persists despite rest
• Your pain is severe or gets worse over a few days
• You develop weakness, discoloration or a “pins and needles” sensation
• You develop severe swelling
• You notice signs of an infection such as a fever or skin that’s warm to the touch
• Your pain is the result of an injury such as a car accident or sports-related incident
• You can’t bend your foot downward

How Is Heel Pain Treated?

Before treating it, we first need to determine what’s causing your heel pain. We may recommend over-the-counter or prescription-strength anti-inflammatory medications as well as ample rest. Ice, compression and elevation can also ease heel pain, swelling and stiffness. However, suppose you are dealing with recurring or chronic heel pain. In that case, our team may recommend more aggressive treatment options such as custom orthotics, splinting or bracing, ultrasound or shockwave therapy or corticosteroid injections.  

Are you dealing with heel pain? If so, turn to our Laguna Hills, CA, podiatrist Dr. Arjomandi and her Laguna Woods Podiatry Group team by calling (949) 581-2520 to schedule a consultation.