Heel Pain Treatment in Pune
Causes Heel Pain:
plantar fasciitis.

constantly being on your feet, especially on a hard surface like concrete and wearing hard-soled footwear.

3.thinning or weakness of the fat pads of the heel.

injury to the bones or padding of the heel.

arthritis in the ankle or heel (subtalar) joint .

irritation of the nerves on the inner or outer sides of the heel.

fracture of the heel bone (calcaneum)

The function of the heel in walking is to absorb the shock of your foot striking the ground as it is put down and to start springing you forward on the next step. It contains a strong bone (the calcaneum). Under the bone are a large number of small pockets of fat in strong elastic linings, which absorb much of the shock (fat pads). The heel is attached to the front of the foot by a number of strong ligaments which run between the front part of the calcaneum and various other parts of the foot. The strongest ligament is the plantar fascia, which attaches the heel to the toes and helps to balance the various parts of the foot as you walk. It therefore takes a lot of stress as you walk.

In some people the plantar fascia becomes painful and inflamed. This usually happens where it is attached to the heel bone, although sometimes it happens in the mid-part of the foot. This condition is called plantar fasciitis. There are a number of common causes:

It is due simply to constant stress, and is therefore commoner in people who spend all day on their feet or are overweight.

stiffness of the ankle or tightness of the Achilles tendon increase the stresses on the heel. Most people with plantar fascitis have a rather tight Achilles tendon.

people who have high-arched (“cavus”) feet or flat feet are less able to absorb the stress of walking and are at risk of plantar fascitis

sometimes it starts after an injury to the heel.If you have it once you are more likely to get it again.

Heel Pain Treatment in Pune:
If you think you may have one of these conditions, you should consult with a doctor or a podiatrist. Do not try to self-diagnose and treat heel pain on your own if you are concerned about a medical condition. Reach out to Dr. Chetan Oswal – Orthowin Clinic, Pune for further consultation.

If these things don’t work, it may be necessary to explore additional options, such as visiting a doctor or physical therapist. The podiatrist may examine the foot and recommend stretching exercises or physical therapy. They may also prescribe night splints and orthotics. If all else fails, surgery may be recommended.

If you think you may have one of these conditions, you should consult with a doctor or a podiatrist. Do not try to self-diagnose and treat heel pain on your own if you are concerned about a medical condition. Reach out to Dr. Chetan Oswal – Orthowin Clinic, Pune for further consultation.