While foot problems such as bunions, corns and dry, cracked skin affect many Americans on a daily basis, one particular ailment—heel pain—stands out among foot disorders, according to a new survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
The APMA survey, which polled close to 420 Americans aged 18 and older, found that 39 percent of adults have experienced heel pain more than any other foot ailment within the last 12 months. Additionally, nearly 60 percent of respondents believed they suffered heel pain while wearing ill-fitting footwear. However, 64 percent of the respondents said they had not yet visited a medical professional—such as a podiatrist—to diagnose and treat their heel pain.
Heel pain is a detrimental foot ailment that affects millions of Americans every day, and foot pain of any kind is not normal. If detected early, most types of heel pain—including the most common, plantar fasciitis—can be treated with non-invasive treatment options including stretching, shoe modification, padding/strapping and/or orthotics. However, the longer one waits to have their heel pain evaluated, the more difficult it is to successfully treat.
If you are experiencing foot or heel pain, please schedule an appointment for evaluation and treatment to aid in finding a solution for your pain at our office. The phone number is 440-946-5858.
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