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Heel Pain

Heel Pain

Is your heel paining? Is it making it difficult for you to walk? Visit our clinics at Clarkson Go , Mississauga and Etobicoke near you to consult with our team

What is heel pain?

Heel pain is a common foot problem that can be caused by a variety of factors. It is characterized by pain and discomfort in the heel area of the foot. Differential Diagnosis of Heel Pain is very important to determine the right cause of the problem. Some most common causes of heel pain include:

Less Common cause of the heel pain are:

Fat pad syndrome, Calcaneal periostitis, Sever's disease, Jogger's foot, Medial calcaneal neuritis,Reiter's syndrome, Haglund's deformity

What are the symptoms of Heel Pain?

The symptoms of heel pain can vary depending on the underlying cause of the pain. However, some common symptoms of heel pain include:

  • Pain or tenderness in the heel area, especially when walking or standing for long periods.
  • Stiffness or difficulty moving the foot or ankle.
  • Swelling or redness in the heel area.
  • A burning or tingling sensation in the heel.
  • A dull ache or sharp pain in the heel that may be worse in the morning or after prolonged periods of standing or walking.
  • The presence of a hard lump or bump on the underside of the heel (in the case of heel spurs)

If you are experiencing heel pain, it is important to see a physiotherapist near you to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate rehabilitation plans.Your therapist can help to identify the cause after doing thorough examination.

How can physiotherapy help in Heel Pain?

Physiotherapy is an effective rehabilitation option for heel pain.As your “ problem solution” depends on the exact cause of your problem and your therapist can help to identify the cause after doing thorough examination. At Alleviate Physiotherapy, our team of therapists provides excellent in-house client care to assess the client’s condition, alleviate their pain and achieve their mobility goals. 

Manual therapy : We use various manual therapy techniques, such as massage or joint mobilization,trigger point therapy, MFR, ART, IASTM to help reduce pain, improve joint mobility, and reduce muscle tension in the heel and surrounding muscles.

Exercise therapy: Specific exercises can help to strengthen the muscles and improve the flexibility of the foot and ankle, which can help to reduce pain and prevent further injury. Read more about Foot Pain and Ankle Pain.

Stretching: We recommend footwear modifications or custom orthotics to help support the foot and reduce pressure on the heel.Please discuss with your therapist before choosing this route. Timing is of equal importance when to have custom orthotics in your rehabilitation journey 

Gait analysis: We assess the way you walk (your gait) and make recommendations for changes in your walking pattern or the use of orthotics to help reduce pain and improve foot function.

Education: We also provide education on proper foot care, including stretches and exercises that can be done at home, as well as lifestyle changes that can help to reduce pain and prevent further injury.

Physiotherapist is a primary health care provider and is your first line of treatment of heel pain by helping to reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent further injury to your foot. At Alleviate Physiotherapy, our goal is to manage our clients’ pain symptoms and help them recover a full range of motion with the help of our trained therapists.

Heel Pain bothering you? Come find the perfect care for your feet and ankles with our Top Rated Therapists that are trained to help you recover faster. Check out our operating hours at our locations.

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