Podiatrists servicing the Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale and Phoenix, AZ areas
Arizona Foot Health
Podiatrists located in Phoenix, AZ
Whether you’re walking, running, climbing, or simply standing still, your Achilles tendon plays no small role in each of these efforts. So, when tendinitis strikes, your life can be limited in significant ways. At Arizona Foot Health, Ryan Golub, DPM, and Zachary Flynn, DPM, FACFAS, understand the importance of a healthy Achilles tendon and work with you until you regain pain-free mobility. For expert care of your Achilles tendinitis, call the office in Phoenix, Arizona, today.
Foot & Heel Pain Q & A
What are the main causes of foot pain?
Each of your feet contains 26 bones and, together, account for one-quarter of the bones in your body. Helping your bones support your body and provide mobility are soft tissues, including your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. In other words, for such small areas, your feet are incredibly complex structures, which means that there’s a lot that can go wrong, causing you pain.
The leading causes of foot pain are:
- Arthritis
- Trauma or injury
- Bursitis
- Fractures
- Sprains
- Tendinitis
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Stone bruises
- Structural issues, such as flatfoot or high arches
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
This long list only covers the most common causes of foot pain, but the fact is that given all that your feet endure, day in and day out, foot pain is not at all uncommon and can be caused by any number of conditions.
What causes heel pain?
Far and away the leading cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from your heel to the base of your toes. Outside of plantar fasciitis, heel pain can also be caused by:
- Heel spurs
- Stone bruises
- Bursitis
- Achilles tendon problems
- Fractures
- Arthritis
If you consider that for every mile you walk, you place 60 tons of stress on each heel, it’s little wonder that heel pain can, and does, crop up from time to time.
How are foot and heel pain treated?
The answer to this question depends upon the underlying cause of your foot or heel pain. To get started, Dr. Golub performs a comprehensive exam of your feet, reviewing your symptoms and using diagnostic imaging to get a better look at the internal structure.
Once he identifies the source of your foot or heel pain, Dr. Golub comes up with an appropriate treatment plan that may include one or more of the following:
- Medications for inflammation and pain
- Custom orthotics
- Physical therapy
- Splinting, bracing, or a cast
- Rest
- Corticosteroid injections
As part of his treatment arsenal, Dr. Golub has found great success using amniotic growth factor injections to help your tissue heal more quickly and rebuild on a cellular level. By injecting your damaged tissue with much-needed, and natural, growth factors, your body repairs itself more quickly and sends in more resources to support the work.
If foot or heel pain is limiting your life, call Arizona Foot Health, or fill out the online form to request an appointment.
Podiatric
Speciality Areas
Achilles Tendonitis
When Achilles tendinitis strikes, it can seem like it will never end and your life can be limited in significant ways.
Heel Pain
Heel pain interfere with your normal activities, particularly exercise. Reach out to us if you’re experiencing unresolved heel pain.
Ankle Fracture
It can be hard to distinguish if the ankle is broken or sprained, as symptoms can be similar. Reach out for support.
Hammer Toe
A hammertoe is a result of an imbalance in the soft tissue surrounding your toe, including your tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
Ankle Replacement
Patients who chose ankle replacement surgery usually have advanced arthritis that severely limits their daily activity. Learn more.
Orthotics
When structural irregularities are the culprit, orthotics can help restore balance to your feet.
Bunion & Bunion Surgery
The Bunionplasty® 360 Bunion Repair™ procedure is changing the game when it comes to eliminating bunions with faster recovery. You can even walk the day of surgery.
Plantar Fasciitis
This band of tissue, which runs from the base of your toes to your heel, can cause a lot of pain.
Charcot Foot
Charcot of the foot and ankle is a very serious condition as it may lead to severe deformity, disability, or even worse, amputation.
Sprained Ankle
A sprained ankle will come with pain, swelling and tenderness. If pain has been ongoing, it may be time for help.
Flat Foot Reconstruction
People who have flat feet have little or no arch. In serious cases, flat foot reconstruction may be needed.
Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail may seem small but can cause inflammation and tenderness. We can help alleviate your pain.