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Pain In The Heels. Difficulty In Walking. What Is The Reason And Cure?
Hello Doc, I have been suffering from pain in my heels, both feet (more on the left foot ) since past 1 year, The pain is severe once i stand after a long sit/sleep. The moment i put my feet on the ground it pains for a couple of minutes and I cannot walk properly. I hardly wear heels, generally I wear flat shoes. I want to know why does this happen and what is the cure. Whom should i consult for further medications . Regards, Deepika
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
Hi Deepika, thanks for writing to HCM.
Your description of symptoms is very typical of a condition - PLANTAR FASCITIS. This condition may take many months to resolve completely.
The management of this condition is as follows -
* Relative rest and simple massage of the foot along with stretching excercises
* Judicious use of analgesic antiinflammatory medicines
* Night splints may be useful to keep the foot in plantigrade position
* Use of MCR (micronised rubber) or silicon heels in the foot wear
* Maintaining appropriate body weight
* At time a single injection of corticosteroid in to the area of maximum pain will provide good pain relief.
As a last resort, partial surgical release of the plantar fascia can be done with varying results.
You need to consult an orthopedic surgeon for the treatment of this condition.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Your description of symptoms is very typical of a condition - PLANTAR FASCITIS. This condition may take many months to resolve completely.
The management of this condition is as follows -
* Relative rest and simple massage of the foot along with stretching excercises
* Judicious use of analgesic antiinflammatory medicines
* Night splints may be useful to keep the foot in plantigrade position
* Use of MCR (micronised rubber) or silicon heels in the foot wear
* Maintaining appropriate body weight
* At time a single injection of corticosteroid in to the area of maximum pain will provide good pain relief.
As a last resort, partial surgical release of the plantar fascia can be done with varying results.
You need to consult an orthopedic surgeon for the treatment of this condition.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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