While conservative treatment for heel pain is effective in the majority of cases, if the condition persists, there are other more advanced options. Even though they are aggressive, they are less invasive than surgery. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is the most common and widely available.
Shockwave therapy treats inflammation, such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis. It entails delivering thousands of shocks to the inflamed area, which causes an increase in blood flow to that area. It aids in the healing of the injury site and the relief of pain. Shockwave therapy units are classified into several types. Anesthesia is required for high-energy units to facilitate a single treatment with comfort. Mid-energy units usually do not require anesthesia, but they require multiple treatments to be effective.
If your heel pain is not improving, any new treatments might help. Contact Houston podiatrist Dr. Shobowale will examine and determine the best alternatives for permanently removing your heel discomfort.
