Are you one of the many individuals suffering from chronic
heel pain? Any pain that lasts more than a few consecutive days should be
treated by a professional. Don’t let the fear of treatment sway you from coming
to see us. No matter the extreme or cause Carolina Foot Specialists will make
sure you have the knowledge you need to make the best decisions for your route
to being pain free.
What are some options?
Padding and strapping.
Placing pads in the shoe softens the impact of walking. Strapping helps support the foot and reduce strain on the fascia.
Placing pads in the shoe softens the impact of walking. Strapping helps support the foot and reduce strain on the fascia.
Orthotic devices.
Custom orthotic devices that fit into your shoe help correct the underlying structural abnormalities causing the plantar fasciitis
Custom orthotic devices that fit into your shoe help correct the underlying structural abnormalities causing the plantar fasciitis
Injection therapy.
In some cases, corticosteroid injections are used to help reduce the inflammation and relieve pain.
In some cases, corticosteroid injections are used to help reduce the inflammation and relieve pain.
Removable walking cast.
A removable walking cast may be used to keep your foot
immobile for a few weeks to allow it to rest and heal.
Night splint.
Wearing a night splint allows you to maintain an extended stretch of the plantar fascia while sleeping. This may help reduce the morning pain experienced by some patients.
Wearing a night splint allows you to maintain an extended stretch of the plantar fascia while sleeping. This may help reduce the morning pain experienced by some patients.
Physical therapy.
Exercises and other physical therapy measures may be used to help provide relief.
Exercises and other physical therapy measures may be used to help provide relief.
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