Heel pain treatments in East New York

East New York heel pain

At Metropolitan Foot Care, you will find experts in the field of podiatry who are committed to providing the finest, most compassionate care for all your foot needs. We understand that when your feet hurt, your whole body suffers and we offer a comprehensive menu of services to address your needs. This office has been opened since 2001 and has since expanded to five convenient locations in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. Dr. Payman Rabiei, DPM and Dr. Luz Estrada-Gonzalez, DPM are both board certified and dedicated to helping you heal quickly and efficiently. Reflecting the many cultures that reside in Brooklyn and Queens, this office provides services in at least five languages. If you are looking for compassionate and expert foot care for East New York heel pain, Metropolitan Foot Care is the office you need.

There are several causes for heel pain, but two common conditions are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonosis. Our doctor will examine your feet to determine what condition you have and the best way to treat your East New York heel pain. The plantar fascia is a thick ligament located on the bottom of the foot from the heel to the base of the toes. Plantar fasciitis is a condition that occurs when this ligament becomes irritated resulting in stiffness and pain in the heel area. The irritation that causes the condition of plantar fasciitis occurs for many reasons such as long periods of standing, long periods of bed rest, ill-fitting shoes, over use in sports training, weight gain and lack of flexibility. The Achilles tendon is a cord that runs from the calf muscle to the heel. The Achilles tendon can become inflamed due to small tears, resulting in heel pain and discomfort. This painful condition is called tendonosis. The symptoms and treatments for tendonosis are similar to those for plantar fasciitis. Pain and stiffening occurs in the heel area and is most noticeable after inactive periods such as when you first get off your bed in the morning or after long drives and at the start of a long walk or jog. In most cases, plantar fasciitis is a controllable condition and there are treatments to help ease the pain and discomfort. The most common suggestion is to wear better shoes and inner soles that will provide firmer support to the area. Relief can also be accomplished by stretching the calf and arch and by massaging the area and applying ice for ten minutes at a time, two times a day. If the symptoms persist, additional treatments include custom made orthotics, steroid injections, physical therapy, night splints, and cast boots. A new treatment used to treat East New York heel pain that has proven to be very successful is ultra-sonic shockwave therapy. This is a non surgical, non invasive treatment that targets the affected area with shock waves that produces a pain relieving effect at the site. The best way to begin treatment of tendonosis is to rest the foot, use heel cushions for elevation, stretch the Achilles tendon, and ice the foot. Call us today and take the first step to eliminating your heel pain.

9413 Flatlands Ave Suite E201
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 502-8789

By Metropolitan Foot Care
August 2, 2018