Heel pain has several possible causes. Plantar fasciitis affects the tissue supporting the foot’s arch, but tendon problems and injuries can also cause heel pain. An assessment helps distinguish these problems before choosing care.
Seek urgent medical care after an injury if you cannot walk, your foot looks deformed, or you heard a snap or pop with sudden pain. Arrange medical advice for persistent pain, numbness or heel pain with diabetes. See the NHS heel-pain guidance.
Plantar fasciitis often hurts beneath the heel, especially with the first steps after rest. Morning pain does not establish a diagnosis of a heel spur: many people with spurs have no pain. Other causes need consideration if symptoms persist or change.
Care should match the diagnosis. For plantar fasciitis, initial options often include modifying aggravating activities, supportive footwear and appropriate stretching. Improvement can take time; chiropractic care is not a guaranteed cure.
For a routine assessment at Beyond Wellness in Charlotte, request an appointment or call 704-461-1836. We can discuss whether care here is suitable and whether you need a medical or foot specialist evaluation.
