When should I see a doctor about heel pain?

If you do need surgery, it will most likely reduce your heel pain.

These treatments may take 6 months to a year to relieve heel pain.

My heel pain is forcing me to adjust the way I walk, stand, or run.

Your doctor will do a physical exam to evaluate heel pain.

Try other treatment to see if your heel pain improves.

Out of 100 people who try other treatment, 95 are able to get relief from heel pain.

I can't do daily activities because of my heel pain.

Having surgery is not a guarantee that your heel pain will go away.

Patients may report heel pain to be more severe when waking up in the morning.