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Heel Pain & Heel Spurs Treatment

Heel pain treatment in Rolesville, NC. Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and Achilles pain relief with shockwave, PRP & orthotics at Ironworks.

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Do You Have Any of These Symptoms?

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. Call us or request an appointment online, and we’ll take a look.

Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning

Pain at the bottom or back of the heel that's worse after rest

Pain that eases as you walk, then returns after prolonged standing

A burning or aching sensation in the heel

Pain that's limiting your ability to run, walk, or stand

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You’re Not Alone, and You Have Options

Heel pain is one of the most treatable problems we see.

Heel pain is one of the most common problems we see. The usual suspects are plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis, or a stress fracture, and they’re often confused for one another. A proper diagnosis is the difference between 6 weeks of getting better and 6 months of guessing.

How we treat it

In-office ultrasound and X-ray to confirm the diagnosis

Stretching program and activity modification

Custom orthotics

Night splints for morning heel pain

Shockwave therapy for chronic cases

PRP injection when conservative care hasn't worked

Surgery, although rarely needed

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What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your first heel pain visit identifies the exact cause (it’s not always plantar fasciitis) and starts treatment immediately.

Plan on 45 to 60 minutes. Wear athletic clothing and bring the shoes you wear most.

Focused history of when the pain started and what makes it better or worse

Physical exam of the foot, arch, and Achilles tendon

Digital X-ray in-office to rule out stress fracture or heel spur

Diagnostic ultrasound to assess the plantar fascia or other soft tissue

Start of a targeted stretching program

Prescription for night splints, orthotics, or heel pads as appropriate

Discussion of shockwave or injections if the problem has been long-standing

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Why Choose Ironworks

Ironworks is Rolesville’s dedicated podiatry and advanced wound care practice, serving Wake Forest, Youngsville, and the surrounding communities with the specialized, personal care you shouldn’t have to travel to Raleigh or Durham to find.

Board-certified wound physician and podiatric surgeon with advanced training in foot and ankle medicine and surgery

In-office digital X-ray diagnosis and treatment in a single visit

Two specialties under one roof: foot and ankle care plus advanced wound healing

Same-day appointments for new patients with urgent issues

A local practice with small-practice attention: you'll see the same doctor each visit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Almost never. Heel spurs on X-rays look dramatic but rarely cause the pain themselves, it’s the inflamed tissue around the spur that hurts.

Overnight, the plantar fascia tightens while you’re resting. The first steps in the morning forcefully stretch that tight tissue, which is painful and can cause small re-tears.

Sometimes, but often it’s more complex. Worn shoes or wrong shoes contribute to heel pain, and switching shoes can help mild cases.

Children with heel pain often have Sever’s disease, inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. It’s completely different from adult plantar fasciitis and requires different treatment (rest, heel pads, calf stretching, activity modification).

A single cortisone injection for plantar fasciitis is generally safe and effective. Repeated injections in the same spot (more than 2–3 over time) can weaken the plantar fascia and increase rupture risk, so we use injections judiciously and explore other options when available.

Ready to get started?

New patients are welcome, and most major insurance is accepted. Call us, request an appointment online, or stop by our Rolesville office. We’ll take care of the rest.

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