Custom orthotics can help prevent heel pain recurrence
Plantar fasciitis causes heel pain, which is caused by two things. The inflammation of the plantar fascia where it joins to the heel bone is the first. Anti-inflammatory medication, whether ingested, injected, or applied topically, is the best treatment for this. Another component is mechanics, which refers to how the foot functions.
Many clients believe their treatment is over once we have effectively eliminated their pain with excellent inflammatory treatment. However, if the mechanical causes of heel pain are not treated and controlled, the inflammation commonly reappears over time. A recurrence of heel pain is not only inconvenient but also progressively difficult to manage. It is why, once the discomfort and inflammation are gone, your Houston podiatrist would most likely recommend a custom orthotic to keep the mechanical balance.
