Heel pain can stem from an acute injury or a chronic biomechanical issue. Depending on the type of pain and the location, a treatment plan can be discussed between the patient and Chiropodist.
Heel pain can be caused by what is called a bone spur. This forms when the band of tissue attached to your heel bone (calcaneus) is under constant stress, pulling on the attachment site. An x-ray prescribed by your family doctor can definitively determine if a heel spur is present.
Long-term treatment usually involves orthotic therapy, as a means to off-load the areas of increased pressure and to limit the strain on the soft tissues of the foot.
Many other treatment options are available, depending on the underlying cause. Therapeutic ultrasound, laser therapy, corticosteroid injections and orthotic modifications are just some of the ways heel pain can be addressed.
Long-term treatment usually involves orthotic therapy, as a means to off-load the areas of increased pressure and to limit the strain on the soft tissues of the foot.
Many other treatment options are available, depending on the underlying cause. Therapeutic ultrasound, laser therapy, corticosteroid injections and orthotic modifications are just some of the ways heel pain can be addressed.
MedX Cold Therapy Laser Treatment
What is it? It is a light therapy using lasers or LEDs to improve tissue repair and reduce pain and inflammation wherever the beam is applied. Cold Laser has been used for many years on sports injuries, arthritic joints, neuropathic pain syndromes, back and neck pain.
MedX Laser makes it possible to relieve pain and inflammation in the foot related to plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, arthritis, heel pain, arch pain and other foot pain without taking anti-inflammatory medication. It is a rapid, drug-free and non-invasive solution that can improve patient outcomes in a variety of rehabilitation applications.
Benefits of MedX laser therapy:
Speak to your chiropodist to discuss your treatment plan and options.
MedX Laser makes it possible to relieve pain and inflammation in the foot related to plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, arthritis, heel pain, arch pain and other foot pain without taking anti-inflammatory medication. It is a rapid, drug-free and non-invasive solution that can improve patient outcomes in a variety of rehabilitation applications.
Benefits of MedX laser therapy:
- Fast, safe and very effective
- Low-intensity light energy
- No pain during treatments
- Decreases healing time and inflammation
- Improves circulation
- Excellent results when it comes to Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Muscle strains, Ligament Sprains and Repetitive strain injuries
Speak to your chiropodist to discuss your treatment plan and options.
