Heel Pain Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
Symptoms of Heel Pain
The symptoms found in most kinds of heel pain include:
- The bony growth on the heel.
- Stiffness
- Sprain like feeling
- Discoloration (bruising or redness).
- Swelling.
- Tenderness.
- Pain after standing from a resting/sitting position.
Heel pain is a common foot and ankle issue that most people tend to suffer from. Pain in the heels is usually felt around the lower part of the heel or just behind it. A number of conditions can be responsible for the pain in your heels, including;
- Bursitis
- Stress fractures
- Bone spurs
- Achilles tendinosis
- Saver’s disease
- Plantar fasciitis
- Thyroid
- Inflamed tendons
It is important that you have a medical evaluation done to determine the root cause of the problem and find the underlying issue behind it because ankle pain is often a symptom of a bigger problem than being a disease itself.
Causes of Pain in Back of Heel
Pain in the back of your heel or heel spur pain is caused because of the following reasons:
- Achilles tendinitis: Achilles tendinitis is a tissue that connects your heel bone to the calf bone. It is known as the strongest tendon in the body. The overuse of the tendon by basketball players and athletes can lead to inflammation.
- Bursitis: Bursitis swelling can be detrimental to your heel and can result in pangs of heel pain when walking.
- Saver’s Disease: This disease is common in children who are active and play a lot.
Some of the risk factors for heel pain include:
- Flat feet
- Arthritis
- Obesity
- Active in exercise
- Improper shoes with poor fitting
People who have severe heel pain and can’t walk should best look for treatment.
Treatment of Heel Pain
Side of heel pain treatment includes the following course of actions;
- Injections: People with heel pain are injected with pain killers to ease the pain and swelling.
- Pain relievers: Pain relievers in the form of NSAIDs and ice packs are used.
- Orthotic devices: Orthotic devices such as splints are worn at night to contain the pain.
- Physical Therapy: Physiotherapy from a trained professional can put an end to recurring bouts and put you back on track
At Achieve Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre we provide a holistic physiotherapy routine that enhances your recovery process from recurring causes of heel pain in the body.