Expert Relief for Heel Pain That Keeps You Moving

Patients who suffer from heel pain can find expert diagnosis and treatment from the doctors at the Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Jersey. Appointments are available at offices located in Scotch Plains and Union, New Jersey.

Relief for Heel Pain
Personalized Evaluation

Personalized Evaluation

We identify the exact cause of your heel pain through thorough assessment and imaging.

Advanced Treatments

Advanced Treatments

From custom orthotics to minimally invasive procedures, we offer options that work.

Faster Recovery

Faster Recovery

Get back to your active lifestyle with care plans focused on long-term relief and healing.

Step Into Comfort with Expert Foot & Ankle Care

Advanced treatments, skilled doctors, personalized care every visit.
Restore mobility, relieve pain, improve your daily comfort today.

What Causes Heel Pain?
A sharp shooting pain in the heel of the foot heel pain is usually caused by plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome. Other conditions that cause heel pain include arthritis, nerve aggravation, tendonitis, stress fractures, or sometimes a cyst. Your doctor at the Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Jersey will assess the foot, ankle, and lower leg to diagnose the exact cause of the pain is.
Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the tendons and fascia that connects the heel to the ball of the foot. When this ligament is irritated or inflamed, it swells and tightens causing a stabbing pain in the heel. It may affect one or both feet and is typically worse in the morning, gradually releasing during the day as the foot moves and the tendons relax. The injury is generally caused by excess pressure on the foot from repetitive motions such as running, standing for prolonged periods of time, or being overweight.

Heel spurs are a common source of heel pain, caused by calcium deposits that build up on the bottom of the heel bone over time. While heel spurs themselves are not always painful, they are often associated with symptoms of plantar fasciitis. The buildup of calcium typically develops over several months and is usually the result of repeated strain on the foot’s muscles and ligaments, overstretching of the plantar fascia, or small tears in the tissue surrounding the heel bone. Athletes involved in running and jumping sports, individuals who spend long hours on their feet, those who are overweight, and people with conditions like diabetes are at a higher risk of developing heel spurs due to increased stress on the heel.

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