Heel Pain - Total Foot & Ankle of Tampa Bay

Heel pain can interfere with your daily life, but help is available at Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay, serving Brandon, Zephyrhills, Sun City Center, Wesley Chapel, and Riverview, FL. Consider scheduling a visit if you experience:

Persistent Pain: Ongoing heel discomfort that doesn’t improve with rest or home remedies.
Pain with First Steps: Intense heel pain, especially when you get out of bed or after long periods of sitting.
Swelling or Redness: Noticeable inflammation, warmth, or redness in the heel area.
Difficulty Walking: Pain that affects your ability to walk comfortably or perform daily activities.
Recurring Pain: Heel pain that returns frequently, even if it subsides temporarily.

The specialists at Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay can diagnose the cause of your heel pain and provide effective treatment options tailored to your needs.

The heel bone and toes are connected by a thick band of connective tissue that stretches across the bottom of the foot, known as the plantar fascia. Inflammation of the tissue leads to stabbing pain that is most intense in the morning after waking up, or after long periods of sitting or standing throughout the day.

While anyone can develop plantar fasciitis, the most common causes of the condition include:

Running
Being overweight
Walking/working out with shoes that do not provide adequate support

The plantar fascia primarily provides shock absorption to the heel and foot. Through increased pressure, repeated stretching, and wear and tear, the tissue can develop small tears that lead to painful swelling and inflammation. In addition to long-distance running and obesity, plantar fasciitis can also develop as a result of other factors including:

Increased age
Physical activities like ballet and other sports that involve added stress and pressure on the heels
Occupational risks for developing chronic heel pain are higher for professionals who spend long hours and shifts on their feet, such as teachers, nurses, and retail workers
Irregular gait, overpronation

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