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Heel and Arch Pain

Click here for information on Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment for Heel Pain

Pain in the heels and arches is such a pervasive complaint in our clinic that in 1995 we established specific protocol, based on the best available research, to address the needs of patients suffering from pain in their heels and arches. The establishment of these protocol was prompted by the realization that vast numbers of people suffer with heel and arch complaints for months, and even years, without relief. This was particularly frustrating in light of the fact that most heel and arch pain responds readily to a properly prescribed conservative treatment plan.

Anyone suffering from heel or arch pain is a candidate for the Foot and Ankle Center Heel and Arch Pain Protocol. Several specialized protocol have been established for patients with special needs. These include:

  • Athletes
  • Arthritis patients
  • Pregnancy related heel and arch pain
  • Patients with previous treatment failure: Surgical or Conservative

Our goal is to provide long-term relief of heel and arch pain in the most conservative manner possible.

Drs Hale and Huppin are uniquely qualified to help you relieve your heel and arch pain. Both are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of these problems -- including the use of specialized foot orthotics in treatment of heel and arch pain. In addition, Dr. Huppin has specialized training in foot biomechanics and Dr. Hale is an expert in, and one of the first physicians in Seattle to perform Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy.  He is also an expert in endoscopic and open surgery in treating plantar fasciitis related heel pain. Both doctors emphasize the use of all available conservative treatments before considering surgery.

There is more detailed information on the causes and treatment of heel and arch pain in the “Conditions” section of the web site.   You may also download our Heel and Arch Pain Brochure (PDF).

Don’t live with heel pain or arch pain. Contact us at our convenient Seattle office for treatment of your plantar fasciitis and other foot conditions.


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Douglas Hale, DPM & Lawrence Huppin, DPM
Foot and Ankle Center of Washington, Seattle
The material provided on this web site is for informative purposes only.
If you need specific medical advice, please contact the office for an appointment.