Heel Pain Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains Podiatry offers quality care for heel pain to the local Springwood, Katoomba and Blaxland communities as well as the surrounding suburbs of; Glenbrook, Emu Plains, Lawson, Leura, Wentworth Falls, Blackheath and Penrith.

• Do you get a stabbing pain in your heel when you first get out of bed in the morning?
• Do you struggle to place your heel to the ground?
• Does your pain decrease after walking around for a few minutes?

If so, you are not alone! Thousands of people suffer from heel pain every day!

At Blue Mountains Podiatry we specialize in diagnosing, managing and treating heel pain and getting you back on your feet, and FAST. The most common type of heel pain is plantarfasciitis (pain under the heel), followed by achilles tendonitis (pain at the back of the heel) and severes disease (growing pain in children). At Blue Mountains Podiatry we specialize in diagnosing, managing and treating heel pain and getting you back on your feet, and FAST.

The onset of heel pain may be gradual or sudden and can be contributed to a number of factors including:

• Pronated or Rolling feet / ankles (flat feet)
• Tight calf muscles
• Overuse
• Inadequate footwear
• Poor biomechanics (the way you walk)
• Being overweight

Here at Blue Mountains Podiatry, heel pain is one of the most common injuries we see, and our expert therapists have a proven track record in getting the best outcomes for all our patients. A thorough initial examination will identify the precise source of you heel pain, which will be accompanied by the most up to date biomechanical analysis using our state of the art 3d technology to identify any contributing factors to your condition. Our goal is to remove your pain as opposed to providing a band aid, quick fix solution.

Treatment options we have available to ensure the best possible outcome include:

• Custom made orthotics (arch supports)
• Deep connective tissue massage
• Specialised heel pain strapping techniques
• Dry needling
• Footwear advice
• Stretching and exercise programs
• Night splints
• Ice routine
• Shockwave Therapy

Don’t let heel pain prevent you performing the activities you love. To have your heel pain resolved as soon as possible make an appointment to see one of Blue Mountains Podiatry’s expert therapists call 02 4751 7583 for our Springwood Podiatry Clinic 02 4782 6169 for our Katoomba Podiatry Clinic 02 4702 0221 for our Blaxland Podiatry Clinic.

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