Suffering From Heel Pain?

Many conditions, including plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, cause heel pain. A sore heel is a common podiatry complaint. Rest, orthotics, and stretching can ease your pain over time. If you don’t treat heel pain, you may develop chronic problems that require a longer recovery. Dr. Richard Grayson of Avon Podiatry Associates can help relieve your heel pain in Avon, CT.

Although Heel pain is sometimes caused by illnesses, such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout, it is often a local condition. Some common causes of heel pain include:

• Achilles tendonitis
• Bone spurs
• Bursitis
• Stress fractures
• Inflamed tendons

How Can You Prevent Heel Pain?

It may not be possible to prevent all causes of heel pain, but there are some easy steps that you can take to avoid injury to the heel and prevent pain, including:

• Wearing shoes that fit properly and support the foot
• Wearing the right shoes for any physical activity
• Stretching your muscles before exercising
• Pacing yourself during physical activity
• Resting when you feel tired or when your muscles ache
• Maintaining a healthy weight for your height

Treating Heel Pain in Avon, CT, Using EPAT

EPAT stands for extracorporeal pulse Activation Technology, and it is a treatment that is more commonly known as shockwave therapy. This FDA approved treatment is a non-invasive way to treat heel pain as well as foot pain, ankle pain, and more. EPAT therapy stimulates the body’s natural healing response while increasing circulation to reduce your symptoms. The best part is that there is little to no downtime after each session,

To treat heel pain in Avon, CT, reach out to see if you are a candidate for EPAT treatment. Contact Dr. Grayson of Avon Podiatry Associates at (860) 677-7733 and schedule an appointment today.