Heel Pain That Wont Go Away Our heels bear many tons of weight for every mile we use them. Theyre well-suited to this: protected with fat pads, thick skin, and shored up by the Achilles tendon, one of the toughest tendons in the body. When the heel is injured, it needs special attention because we depend on it so much. Depending on whether the pain is under or behind the heel, an orthopedic doctor can tell what the most likely course of treatment should be. The key is paying attention. If your heel pain isnt going away, its time to see the doctor. The right diagnosis and treatment greatly increases the chances of the pain subsiding and not turning into a more serious chronic condition. Your doctor will thoroughly examine your heel and may ask you to stand or walk in certain ways in order to properly diagnose your injury. Common treatments are rest, activity modification, stretches, shoe inserts, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications, depending on the specific problem you have. Surgery is rarely necessary. Come see us if you have a foot or other orthopedic problem. Call 310-316-6190, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to make a weekday appointment. Walk in or call ahead to our Saturday clinic 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Any of our seven doctors can see you for foot problems, and we also have a highly regarded specialist in this field: Kenneth K. Park, MD Foot, Ankle & Lower Extremity Specialist tosmg/park Fellowship Trained, Board Certified tosmg Torrance Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group Pursuing Your Health Is Our Passion, So You Can Get Back to Yours!
Posted on: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:47:24 +0000
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