If you are like many of our patients, you have probably suffered in silence with foot or ankle pain for a very long time. Many people feel like heel pain, ankle aches, and bunion discomfort are just struggles to be endured, not problems that can be resolved with the help of the right professional.
At Forward Foot & Ankle Center, we don't believe in suffering in silence. Instead, we believe in proactive solutions that resolve pain and allow our patients to pursue the activities they love—and maybe even discover new activities they never thought they'd be able to try. Take the first step forward by contacting our office in Livermore to schedule an evaluation of your feet or ankles.
Cutting-Edge Treatment in Livermore
You do not need to make the trek into the city for access to state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of your foot and ankle conditions. At Forward Foot & Ankle, our Livermore podiatrist offers advanced diagnostics and cutting-edge therapies to resolve your podiatric problems.
We serve the entire East Bay area, including Pleasanton, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Tracy, and Stockton. You don't have to live with pain any longer! Call us at (925) 532-0099 or fill out the contact form on this page, and we will be in touch to discuss your options for fast, effective treatment.
Causes of Heel Pain
Pain in one or both heels can be caused by several different conditions. Once a diagnosis is made, you can proceed with the most effective treatment. Heel pain can be caused by the following:
- Plantar fasciitis. When the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot becomes tight and inflamed, you might feel pain in your heel, particularly when you take your first few steps in the morning.
- Achilles tendonitis. The Achilles tendon runs down the back of your leg and inserts into the back of your heel. When the tendon is strained or torn, you will feel pain in your heel.
- Bursitis. Bursa are fluid-filled sacs that cushion irritated areas. When the bursa in the back or bottom of the heel becomes inflamed, every step you take can cause pain.
- Bone spurs. Heel spurs are calcifications that can occur when the tissue attaches to the heel bone becomes irritated. Heel spurs can cause pain and discomfort.
- Haglund's deformity. Often caused by the heel rubbing against a rigid shoe, this bump on the back of the heel can make it painful to wear any type of shoe.
Treatment for these heel complaints depends on the severity of the condition and how early we are able to intervene.
