Chronic heel pain is a condition identified by continuing pain in the heel of the foot that lasts for more than three months. This medical condition affects a person's ability to walk or stand for a longer period. And also results in impacting
their quality of life.
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Causes
- Plantar fasciitis: This condition occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot becomes irritated and causes pain in the heel and bottom of the foot.
- Achilles tendinitis: It occurs due to repetitive stress on the Achilles tendon which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
- Stress fractures: These are small cracks in the heel bone that occurs due to repetitive stress.
- Heel spurs: This condition causes bony growth on the underside of the heel bone.
- Nerve entrapment: This nerve compression occurs when a nerve is squeezed by surrounding tissues.
Symptoms
- Sharp or stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot when standing or walking
- Pain in the heel becomes worse over time
- Tenderness or inflammation in the foot
- Numbness or tingling sensation near the heel area
Diagnosis
Heel pain can have many causes. If your heel hurts, see your doctor immediately to determine why and seek treatment. Tell that person precisely where you have pain and how lengthy you've had it.
Your best pain specialist in Hyderabad will examine your heel, looking and feeling for indications of tenderness and swelling. You might be asked to walk, stand on one foot or do other physical
tests that assist your doctor with pinpointing the reason for your sore heel.
Treatment
- Taking a break from physical activities can help reduce pain and allow the heel to heal.
- Applying an ice pack on the heel for 20 minutes several times a day can help reduce inflammation.
- Physical therapies like following specific exercises or stretches help relax the tissues and strengthen the muscles. This also improves flexibility and reduces pain.
- Foot supports like special shoes, custom-made shoe inserts, heel pads, and arch supports can help relieve the stress on the heel.
- Shock wave therapy treatment using high-energy waves can help promote healing process near the affected area.
- Surgery in severe cases is necessary to repair or remove the damaged tissue or bone.
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Prevention
Prevention of heel pain includes minimising the stress on the impacted part of the body.
Tips include the following:
- wearing shoes when on hard ground, and not going barefoot
- reaching or maintaining a moderate body weight to decrease stress on the heels
- choosing footwear with heels made of material that can absorb some stress or utilizing inserted heel pads
- ensuring that shoes fit properly and don't have worn down heels or soles
- resting the feet rather than standing, whenever possible
- warming up appropriately prior to engaging in sports and activities that might put a lot of stress on the heels
