PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1

04/13/2012     

SC Podiatrist Discusses Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Spurs

Podiatrist Dr. John Marino says that there are many causes of heel discomfort ranging from fractures and bone tumors to nerve complications, and you don’t have to live with it. One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis/heel spurs. "There is a thick, fibrous ligament on the bottom of the foot called the plantar fascia. This can become inflamed and cause pain when you first get out of bed or during the day as you move around," says Marino.

Dr. John Marino

"If the inflammation occurs at the junction of the plantar fascia ligament and the heel bone, a bone spur will often develop. This can be treated with therapy most of the time and also with cortisone injections, prescription medication, arch supports, and night splints, says Marino.

Source: Roper St. Francis, Summerville Journal Scene [4/11/12]