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What Causes Pain In Back Of Foot When Walking For Long Period?

Hello, the back of my foot randomly starts to hurt after walking for a long period of time, after dancing for a long period of time and when i wake up in the morning. It also starts to hurt when i first walk on it after not being on it for a while. This is just in my left heel.
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I think you have plantar fasciitis which is the inflammation of the plantar fascia due to overuse. Your complaints are characteristic with this condition.

I suggest you the following:
• Start stretching exercises for plantar fascia and Achilles tendon.
• You can use insoles on the shoe with arch support.
• Sleeping with night boots (for 1 month) helps to keep the fascia long during the night hours.
• Some physiotherapy procedures such as shock wave therapy may help but you have to go at the physic center.
• In severe cases we can immobilize the leg with a short leg walking cast for 6 to 8 weeks.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
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What Causes Pain In Back Of Foot When Walking For Long Period?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I think you have plantar fasciitis which is the inflammation of the plantar fascia due to overuse. Your complaints are characteristic with this condition. I suggest you the following: • Start stretching exercises for plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. • You can use insoles on the shoe with arch support. • Sleeping with night boots (for 1 month) helps to keep the fascia long during the night hours. • Some physiotherapy procedures such as shock wave therapy may help but you have to go at the physic center. • In severe cases we can immobilize the leg with a short leg walking cast for 6 to 8 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani