Skipping the Scalpel With A Podiatrist’s Guidance

Foot problems tend to hamper your day-to-day life, inflicting nagging pain and limiting mobility. When dealing with complications in which surgery might mend the problem, many patients are understandably reluctant to have any procedure performed. After all, surgery isn’t something to be taken lightly.

That said, an aversion to surgery shouldn't hold you back from seeking relief. At PodiatryCare, P.C., and the Heel Pain Center, we’re just as happy utilizing a holistic approach, prioritizing non-surgical solutions that effectively manage complications to keep you moving pain-free. Read on to learn more about them!

Prevention is Key

They call it “the best medicine” for good reason! In our practice, we often try the following before surgical procedures are considered.

Gait Analysis

Podiatrists assess your walking or running form, identifying imbalances that could lead to overuse injuries. Early intervention with orthotics or footwear changes can prevent pain and problems later on.

Diabetic Foot Care

People with diabetes are at higher risk for foot complications. Podiatrists provide regular screenings, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and proper footwear to help avoid infections and wounds.

Biomechanical Adjustments

Minor tweaks to your shoes or orthotics, based on your unique biomechanics, can significantly improve foot function and prevent stress on specific areas, reducing the risk of complications necessitating surgery.

Conservative Care

There are plenty of non-surgical interventions to try if preventative medicine isn’t cutting it.

Physical Therapy

Podiatrists prescribe personalized physical therapy programs to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and address pain at its source. This non-invasive approach can often resolve issues like plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains.

Integrative Medicine

Powerful new treatment technologies like ESWT Shockwave Therapy and PRP injections are making the management of inflammation and pain easier than ever.

Surgery is a powerful tool for treating foot and ankle pain, but it is only one of many in a podiatrist’s kit! If you’re hurting, let us step in with the proper treatment today.

Dr. Kristen Winters, Dr. Charlotte George, Dr. Matthew Tschudy, Dr. Rebecca Wiesner, and Dr. Laura Vander Poel provide best-in-class podiatric care and compassionate, responsive treatment to patients in Hartford County. To contact us or schedule an appointment at our Enfield location, call (860) 741-3041; for an appointment at our South Windsor location, call (860) 644-6525.