08/13/2013    

PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS

CA Podiatrist Discusses Heel Pain and Achilles Tendonitis

According to Rebecca Baril, doctor of podiatric medicine at Fenton Foot Care, two of the more common problems for people are heel pain and tendonitis. “If you have pain around the heel, it can shoot up though the arch and radiate through it,” Baril said. “Causes of pain we see in the summer time are flip-flops and other footwear shoes that don’t support the arch, running, or a job that requires a lot of standing and not moving.”

Dr. Rebecca Baril

Achilles tendonitis, an inflammation of the tendon, is often noticed as pain at the back of the heel. “The pain can be caused by running, or a bone spur on the heel itself with the shoe rubbing on the area. It can be caused by a tight tendon if you are not doing enough stretching,” Baril said.

Source: Ryan Tackabury, Tri County Times [8/11/13]