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What Causes Heel Pain While Walking?

Female, mid 50 s overweight. Have continuous pain in heel area of foot. If you press on this area towards the arch of the foot the pain increases. Hurts to walk, have not iced it, rest does not improve it. Seems to be getting worse not improving. Thank you.
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
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Hi I have read your question and understood your concern. Heel pain while walking with tenderness over the heel is most likely due to plantar fasciitis. This is mainly due to inappropriate footwear and also tight Achilles tendon.
I would recommend footwear with soft soles to reduce the load on the area. you can also use soft insoles with a good arch.
Secondly, regular achilles tendon and gastrocnemius muscle stretching will help to allow the microtears around the plantar fascia to heal. My experience is that this condition needs persistent stretching and modification of footwear to resolve so be patient and persistent with the physiotherapy.
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What Causes Heel Pain While Walking?

Hi I have read your question and understood your concern. Heel pain while walking with tenderness over the heel is most likely due to plantar fasciitis. This is mainly due to inappropriate footwear and also tight Achilles tendon. I would recommend footwear with soft soles to reduce the load on the area. you can also use soft insoles with a good arch. Secondly, regular achilles tendon and gastrocnemius muscle stretching will help to allow the microtears around the plantar fascia to heal. My experience is that this condition needs persistent stretching and modification of footwear to resolve so be patient and persistent with the physiotherapy.