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Treating Heel Pain

The podiatrists at Reston, Manassas, and Leesburg Foot and Ankle Centers in Reston, Manassas, and Leesburg, VA, can help your heel pain whether you've been suffering from this ailment for years or have just been experiencing a sudden outbreak of it.

Anti-inflammatory Medications

Usually, the first step is taking an anti-inflammatory medication. These medicines reduce inflammation in the body and help ease the pain. These medicines can reduce inflammation and relieve pain and may be prescribed multiple doses over a few weeks or months.

Ice Packs

Using ice packs for plantar fasciitis heel discomfort can reduce inflammation and swelling. Ice helps reduce inflammation because it constricts blood vessels and decreases inflammatory proteins. It also numbs nerve endings beneath the skin and minimizes pain.

Stretching Exercises

Performing plantar fasciitis heel ache stretching exercises can help alleviate this condition's symptoms. Toe extension is an excellent example of a simple stretch that can relieve plantar fasciitis pain. This exercise involves holding the toes of your affected foot and extending them up. The best way to prevent and treat this condition is to consult Reston Podiatry Associates, heel pain specialists in Manassas & Reston, VA, so our doctors can prescribe a treatment plan. 

Orthotic Devices

Whether you're suffering from heel discomfort due to plantar fasciitis or a foot problem, your podiatrist can help with an orthotic device. These devices are specially designed to provide extra cushioning, support, and alignment for your feet.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy to treat plantar fasciitis heel distress can increase the speed of recovery, reduce the number of visits to healthcare providers, and lower the cost of care. A physical therapist can also perform deep tissue massages, which will reduce scar tissue.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment

Unlike conservative treatment methods, shock wave therapy can benefit patients with chronic recalcitrant plantar fasciopathy.

The process involves the application of high-energy sound waves on injured tissue to accelerate the repair and healing process, reducing pain and inflammation in the area.

Call Reston, Manassas, and Leesburg Foot and Ankle Centers at our Reston location at (703) 437-6333 or our Manassas location at (703) 368-7166 to set up your appointment with our heel pain specialists in Reston, Manassas, and Leesburg, VA. 

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Locations

Reston Foot and Ankle Center
1760 Reston Pkwy, Suite 310
Reston, VA 20190
Phone (703) 437-6333
Fax: (703) 437-7837

Manassas Foot and Ankle Center
8577A Sudley Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
Phone (703) 368-7166
Fax: (703) 368-5103

Office Hours

Reston Foot and Ankle Center
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Manassas Foot and Ankle Center
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm