Heel Pain Specialists

Petoskey Foot Specialists knows how important of a role your heel plays in your day-to-day schedule. It helps with mobility and holds a significant amount of stress with each step. We specialize in diagnosing and treating the different causes of pain that can affect your heel. We use the latest equipment with surgical and non-surgical methods. We believe for most heel issues if caught early, physical therapy and rehabilitation work best. If the problem is more serious we will look at the best surgical options for you. 
Our medical team is trained and certified to hand your health issues. We want to make sure that you are comfortable and educated on your condition. For more information give us a call today.

Causes & Treatments of Heel Pain

  • Plantar Fasciitis

    Causes & Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis 

    • Foot Pain 
    • Swelling 
    • Weakness in the Foot 
    • Fallen Arches 
    • Difficulty Walking & Balancing

    Treatments

    • Physical Therapy 
    • Medication
    • Foot Surgery
    • Custom Orthotics
    • Patient Education
  • Achilles Tendonitis

    Symptoms of Achilles Tendon Injury 

    • Pain
    • Stiffness 
    • Tenderness
    • Swelling & Inflammation 
    • Decreased Flexibility 
    • Weakness in Foot & Ankle

    Treatments

    • Physical Therapy 
    • Foot Surgery 
    • Ankle Surgery 
    • Medication
    • Custom Orthotics 
    • Patient Education
  • Calcaneal Stress Fractures

    Symptoms of Stress Fractures

    • Pain 
    • Swelling 
    • Limping 
    • Tenderness

    Treatments

    • Placed in walking boot, brace, or crutches
    • Surgery
    • Physical Therapy
  • Heel Spurs

    Causes & Symptoms of Heel Spurs

    • Abnormal Gait
    • Excessive Weight 
    • Walking on hard surfaces
    • Diabetes
    • Flat Feet
    • Wrong Shoes
    • Genetic Conditions
    • Calcium Deposit Growth
    • Heel Pain
    • Limited Mobility

    Treatments

    • Custom Orthotics
    • Injection Therapy 
    • Physical Therapy 
    • Medications
    • Patient Education 
    • Heel Surgery

Surgery for the Heel

If the non-surgical treatments are not as effective as we would like, will begin to explore surgical options. You can rest assure that our medical staff has the experience to handle any surgery that is needed. We are certified and use the best equipment. With 30 years of experience, we will have you pain free in no time. 
Calcaneal Stress Fractures — Heel Spur Treatment in Petoskey, MI