What is the Difference Between Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis?

Plantar fasciitis causes pain after long periods of rest, most commonly first thing in the morning, and tends to feel better with activity throughout the day. Achilles tendonitis typically causes pain at the back of the heel, and the pain increases with activity. Treatment methods for both treatments consist of stretching, shoe inserts, and surgery (in some cases).

Treating Heel Pain Without Surgery

Whether your heel pain is caused by plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or another condition, non-invasive treatments are available. Patients often avoid seeking treatment for their heel pain (until it becomes debilitating) because they fear their only options are surgery or painful injections. 

Not the case!

Here are just a few treatment options for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis that do not involve surgery:

Learn More: The Difference Between Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendonitis

 

For fast healing with little to no downtime, Freeland Foot and Ankle Clinic has you covered. We are conveniently and centrally located less than half an hour from Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City. With our toolbox of state-of-the-art advanced treatments for heel pain, like laser therapy and EPAT, we will get you back on your feet in no time. The best part? We won't make you wait a month to be seen. Same-day appointments are available now, so give us a call or text us at 989-695-6788, and don't live with foot or ankle pain for another moment.