Underneath the heel
Note whether pain is strongest on your first steps after getting up or after sitting. This pattern can occur with plantar fasciitis. See what we ask about at a plantar fasciitis evaluation.
Evaluations at our Shelton office
Heel pain care near Stratford, CT
Does your heel hurt when you first get out of bed, after standing through a shift, or when you push off while walking? Start by noticing exactly where it hurts and when. Those details give Dr. James Dalfino a starting point for your evaluation.
Where do you feel it?
At the back of the heel
Notice if pushing off, walking uphill or pressure from the back of a shoe brings it on. Pain here can have several causes. Read how we evaluate Achilles tendon pain.
Around the ankle
If the pain began after a twist or the ankle feels unsteady, describe how it happened and when the joint feels unreliable. Explore our ankle pain evaluation.
Plan your visit from Stratford
Bring the shoes you spend the most time in, any inserts you use, and relevant reports you already have. Think of a specific walk or activity you want to get back to and tell us how long you can currently do it before the pain changes your plans.
Ask what the examination suggests, whether a treatment option such as MLS M7 laser is appropriate for your case and how you would judge progress.
For directions from Oronoque, the South End or elsewhere in Stratford, use your own starting address. If walking from the parking area is difficult, call ahead to ask about getting to Suite 208.