A lot of people suffer from heel pain, but the fact that the problem is frequent does not mean that treating it is simple. Despite its pervasive nature, resolving heel pain is actually quite complicated.

Advanced Foot Care of New Jersey is here to help, whatever your foot or ankle issue might be. For this blog, we’re going to break down the conditions from which heel pain typically emerges, then follow up with some straightforward advice on conditions both commonplace and complex.

Common Causes and Aching Heels

It’s always good to know what you’re up against. When it comes to heel pain, typical conditions and causes might include:

Arthritis
Stress fractures that affect the foot
Bone tumors
Nerve Pain

The #1 Precursor Problem

Nothing causes more heel pain than plantar fasciitis.

This condition involves tears within a thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot.
Tears can cause the tissue to become inflamed, which causes significant, ongoing pain.
When your heel is aching right as you step out of bed in the morning, it’s a typical sign that plantar fasciitis is the culprit behind your heel pain.

Don’t Wait for the Pain to Vanish!

At our practice, we’re often shocked by patients who wait anywhere from 6-12 months before even considering a consultation or medical treatment for their heel pain.

Some of these patients require surgery by the time we see them, which is unfortunate, as early action typically allows surgery to be avoided altogether when the problem is addressed promptly.
Certain causes of heel pain can be concerning, and this is particularly true of pain that occurs when a patient is lying in bed.
This type of ache often reveals an underlying nerve condition, a category of podiatric problem that tends to evade simple solutions.

At Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC, our doctor and staff look forward to resolving all of your family’s podiatric healthcare needs. Our conveniently located Woodland Park office has hours that will suit your schedule, and we even offer a limited number of evening appointments. We proudly serve Little Falls, Cedar Grove, Verona, Stoney Road, Sandy Hill, Albion Place, and Great Notch communities. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!