Heel pain can make everyday activities like walking, running, and even standing uncomfortable. If you’re struggling with persistent heel pain, you don’t have to live with discomfort. At FitFeet in Merrick, NY, we offer advanced heel pain treatments designed to target the root cause of your pain and restore your mobility.
Whether your heel pain is caused by plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or a heel spur, our expert podiatrists provide personalized treatment options to get you back on your feet—pain-free.
Heel pain can result from a variety of conditions, including:
✔ Sharp, stabbing pain in the bottom of the heel, especially in the morning
✔ Inflammation of the plantar fascia, the band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes
✔ Pain worsens with activity or after long periods of rest
✔ Pain and stiffness in the back of the heel
✔ Overuse injury affecting the Achilles tendon, common in athletes and runners
✔ Can lead to swelling and difficulty walking
✔ Calcium deposits that form under the heel bone, often due to strain and pressure
✔ Can cause chronic pain and inflammation, especially with movement
✔ Frequently associated with plantar fasciitis
✔ Small cracks in the heel bone, often caused by repetitive impact activities
✔ Common in runners, athletes, and people with osteoporosis
✔ Symptoms include localized pain and tenderness
✔ Improper foot structure can place excess stress on the heel and arch
✔ Often leads to chronic heel pain if untreated
Whether your heel pain is caused by plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or a heel spur, our expert podiatrists provide personalized treatment options to get you back on your feet—pain-free.
At FitFeet in Merrick, we offer a variety of non-invasive and advanced treatments tailored to your condition.
✔ Provides proper foot alignment and reduces strain on the heel
✔ Designed to correct biomechanical imbalances
✔ Stimulates healing and breaks down scar tissue in plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis
✔ Non-invasive and highly effective for chronic heel pain
✔ Targets inflammation and pain in the heel using advanced laser energy
✔ Promotes tissue regeneration and faster healing
✔ Improves flexibility in the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia
✔ Helps prevent recurring pain and injuries
✔ Provides fast-acting relief for severe inflammation
✔ Often recommended for chronic heel pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments
✔ Avoids excessive strain on the heel by ensuring proper support
✔ Best shoes for plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and Achilles tendonitis
✔ If conservative treatments fail, we offer minimally invasive procedures to relieve pain and restore function.
If you’re experiencing any of the following, schedule an appointment with our podiatrists in Merrick:
✔ Persistent heel pain lasting more than two weeks
✔ Pain that worsens in the morning or after activity
✔ Swelling, redness, or warmth in the heel area
✔ Difficulty walking or putting weight on your heel
Ignoring heel pain can lead to worsening symptoms and chronic issues. Early intervention is key to a faster recovery!
Don’t let heel pain slow you down. At FitFeet in Merrick, we offer cutting-edge treatments to relieve pain and get you moving comfortably again.
Take the first step toward pain-free walking—schedule your heel pain consultation today!
A bunion is a painful, bony bump that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. Bunions occur if one or more bones in the front portion of your foot become misaligned, causing your big toe to pull forward and put pressure on your smaller toes. Ultimately, this causes the joint at the bottom of your big toe to push outward, leading to stiffness, swelling, and redness.
Bunions develop for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, they’re the result of wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes with a small toe box. Other times, they occur as a result of a foot deformity or a chronic medical condition such as osteoarthritis.
The symptoms associated with bunions depend on their size, location, and the underlying cause. However, telltale signs include:
As a bunion progresses, you might also have difficulty finding a pair of shoes that fit comfortably over the bunion, or you might develop hammertoe.
To diagnose bunions, Dr. Stepensky at Fit Feet Podiatry physically examines your foot, asks you questions about the symptoms you’re experiencing, and takes a series of orthopedic X-rays. He might also ask you to stand up, sit down, and walk around the exam room so he can monitor your gait and posture.
Whenever possible, Dr. Stepensky uses conservative, integrative treatments to relieve bunion pain. If your bunion isn’t interfering with your mobility, he might recommend wearing a different pair of shoes with a wider toe box and additional padding. On the other hand, if your bunion causes you pain, custom orthotics or cortisone injections might be necessary.
If your pain persists for months at a time with little or no relief even after conservative measures of care, surgical intervention may be necessary. Dr. Stepensky offers minimally invasive bunionectomy procedures using arthroscopy and endoscopy to relieve swelling, ease pain, and improve your mobility.
If bunions are preventing you from participating in your favorite activities, make an appointment at Fit Feet Podiatry today–call the office or click the online booking tool to begin.
