foot specialist in Fredericksburg

Dr. Paul at Phillips Orthopedic is a top-rated foot specialist in Fredericksburg with over 24 years of experience. Dr. Paul excels at performing arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, and wrist, and can help you overcome an inflamed or injured joint with the shortest recovery period.

Treatment for Plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is the most widespread cause of heel pain, and it occurs when the tissue lying along the bottom of your foot gets inflamed. Fortunately, there are numerous treatment options for this condition. Some of the non-invasive treatments include regularly stretching the plantar fascia and calf, performing strengthening exercises for the foot and ankle muscles, and undergoing cross friction massage of the heel.

You can also try the proven home remedy of icing the heel for 15-20 minutes, at least three times a day. Some of the temporary treatment options to overcome pain include taking over-the-counter medications such as NSAIDs, using a night splint, and wearing shoes with good support. If your pain does not respond to any of these treatments, you may need minimally invasive surgery to overcome the plantar fasciitis permanently.

When to go to a doctor for foot pain?

While even a mild foot pain can get in the way of your day to day functioning. See a certified foot specialist in Fredericksburg if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• If you experience severe pain or swelling or fever
• If you have an open wound or if a wound oozes out pus or if you have diabetes and the wound isn’t healing
• If you spot any of the signs of infection such as redness, tenderness or warmth in the injured area

If you think you are having a foot pain due to an injury or overuse, try cold therapy for 15-20 minutes, several times a day, and refrain from any type of physical activity. You can also resort to over-the-counter pain medications to fasten the healing.

Common causes of foot pain

Foot pain can occur due to injury, overuse, or inflammation in any of the bones, tendons, or ligaments in the foot. Some of the most common causes of foot pain include:

• Arthritis - It occurs as a result of injury to the nerves in the feet. Patients experience intense burning pain, numbness or tingling, and stiffness. Arthritis patients can lead to an improved quality of life with medications, physiotherapy, and surgery.
• Plantar fasciitis - It occurs as a result of an inflammation in the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot. Treatment options include steroid injections, surgery, physiotherapy, and pain relievers.
• Bunions - It is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe. While foot padding and pain medications offer temporary relief, surgery offers permanent relief from extremely painful bunions.

Get in touch with one of us at Phillips Orthopedic to schedule an appointment with our foot specialist in Fredericksburg. Dr. Paul is the # one foot doctor in Texas and is highly sought-after for his expertise in sports injuries, knee replacement, pediatric fractures, and orthopedic trauma surgery.