Thursday, May 17, 2012

What alternative therapies exist to treat Heel Pain?

What alternative therapies exist to treat Heel Pain?

Answer:
There are two categories, conservative and surgical.
On the conservative front, there are multiple options.  These may include orthotics, injections, oral medications, physical therapy and strappings.  Some consider Extra Corporeal Pulse Activation therapy among these. Provider of this therapy.
On the surgical spectrum, there are varying degrees of intervention.  Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation only requires the insertion of a needle.  It is linked in this category because of the need of anesthesia.  Further on this spectrum, is an endoscopic plantar fasciotomy or open procedure. Videos of these procedures.

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