Heel Pain - Reston Podiatry Associates (29284)

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The condition can make walking and standing difficult and painful. Plantar fasciitis should be treated by a podiatrist. Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the plantar fascia, which is the thick band of tissue running across your heel, becomes inflamed.

What causes Plantar Fasciitis?

Overpronating, or rolling your feet when you walk
Having flat feet, being older, or being overweight
Standing or walking on hard surfaces for extended periods
Running, jogging, or performing other activities with a high degree of foot stress

Signs and Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

One of the most common symptoms you will notice is stabbing pain in the heel or arch of your foot. The pain can also travel along the side of your foot. This pain may:

Be worse in the morning when you first wake up
Increase when you stand from a seated position
Increase after exercising or being active

If you are dealing with foot or ankle injuries or issues, our podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Centers can provide you with the individualized treatment and care you’re looking for in Reston or Manassas, VA.

What You Can Try For Mild Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain

Home remedies may provide some relief from mild plantar fasciitis and heel pain. You can try:

Icing your heel several times each day
Stretching your arches every day
Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and pain medication
Switching to more supportive, comfortable shoes and never going barefoot

Professional Treatments for Moderate to Severe Plantar Fasciitis

Common professional treatments for plantar fasciitis and heel pain include:

Physical therapy to maintain flexibility and mobility
Custom-fit orthotics to provide arch and foot support
Prescription-strength anti-inflammatory medication
Cortisone injections around your heel

As podiatric physicians in Reston and Manassas, Virginia, we believe our patients deserve the information needed to make good foot and ankle care choices. Our goal is to educate each patient and begin a relevant treatment program with the highest quality of care available.

The podiatrists at Reston and Manassas Foot and Ankle Centers provide full adult and pediatric foot and ankle services, including treatment for heel pain (plantar fasciitis), bunions, warts, toenail fungus, ingrown toenails, fractures, sprains, sports injuries, neuromas, diabetic foot care, custom orthotics, foot surgery and ankle surgery and Medicare approved diabetic shoes. We offer in-office digital X-Ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and multiple physical therapy modalities.

In addition, we offer painless, non-invasive, high-intensity Class IV laser therapy to safely and effectively treat acute and chronic foot and ankle conditions.

Whatever your foot and ankle trouble, we'll work together to find the answers that will comfort you and bring you relief. If you are looking for a foot and ankle surgeon and have questions, call us for more information!

We take pride in providing you with a comfortable office experience. Our qualified staff is friendly and will ensure a pleasant visit. We invite you to call our office with questions or to request an appointment.

Treat Your Feet atFoot & Ankle Centers

Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain

From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, our team is equipped to handle all of your foot care needs.

Foot & Ankle Centers

Our Clinicians

Lisa A. Beckinella, DPM

Steven A. Gordon, DPM, FACFAS

Shaun C. Hafner,DPM, FACFAS

Nancy M. Han, DPM, FACFAS

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Foot & Ankle Centers in Reston & Manassas, VA

Office Hours and Location

Reston Office Hours

Manassas Office Hours

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Patient Review

They went out of their way to help me and got me in the next day when I was in pain even though I had not been there for many years. They really care about their patients, you are treated like family. Top doc for sure! Highly recommend, wouldn’t go anywhere else.