Frankfort, IL Podiatrist | Heel Pain | Foot Doctor

http://www.FrankfortFootDoctor.com True Care Foot and Ankle Institute provides high quality podiatry care to the southwest suburbs of Chicago, IL.

What is the most common reason for heel pain?

The most common cause of heel pain is a condition called Plantar Fasciitis, or some call it Calcaneal Spur Syndrome. The condition is caused by either a very high arch or a very low collapsible arch. The Collapsible Arch or the High Arch causes a significant amount of strain and tension on the ligament that covers the bottom of the foot, and it's called the Plantar Fascia, or the Plantar Ligament. This is a very thick and strong ligament that originates at the Medial Tubercle of the heel, or Calcaneous, as it's called, and fans out into three separate bands—a medial, a central, and a lateral band.

Most of the problems usually occur at the insertion of the medial band on the heel. The constant strain and stretches causes the fibers of the Plantar Ligament or fascia to tear. And that continued trauma to the Plantar Fascia causes inflammation.

The acute phase of Plantar Fasciitis is sometimes debilitating, causing a person to not even be able to stand on their feet. Chronic Plantar Fasciitis is also sometimes very painful, but in most cases, it is tolerable over a course of many months, even years.

It's very common for us not to see patients with this condition till six months or so after your pain has started.

Dr. Monif Matouk, D.P.M. has an extensive background in fracture and trauma care, as well as wound care and limb salvage.

He specializes in biomechanical disorders, athletic podiatry issues and diabetic wound care. We provide evening appointments and all emergencies are seen promptly.

True Care Foot and Ankle Institute Services Include: * Wound Care and Limb Salvage - specializing in use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, allografts and biological tissue * Trauma and Fracture Care - specializing in care of deformities corrections, burns, frost bite * Sports and Athlete Care - specializing in care of athletes, dancers and runners

Conveniently located at 9500 W. Lincoln Highway #6 Frankfort, IL.

Contact True Care Foot and Ankle Institute at 815-534-5724 to make an appointment today and receive a Complimentary Gait Analysis!

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