Miami Heat player Dwayne Wade inured his heel in late December and is still suffering this week. Reports state that he may have a contusion or "bone bruise" or plantar fasciitis. Heel pain can be caused by a variety of conditions: inflammation or tears in the plantar fascia, bone contusions, broken or fractured bones, arthritis, nerve entrapments, decreased fat on the bottom of the heel, back injuries, and other less common causes. X-Rays, CT scans, and MRIs are helpful in determining what is causing of the pain. Initial treatments can include rest, ice, immobilization, antiiflammatory medication, physical therapy, and occasionally stretching or injections depending of what the primary cause is of the condition.
Presented by Dr. Bender, 6931 W. North, Oak Park, 708-763-0580
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