Heel pain is a common foot condition. You will feel intense pain on the affected heel upon stepping on it.
Heel pain condition usually builds up gradually and gets worse over time. The pain is usually worse first thing in the morning, or when you first take a step after a period of inactivity. Walking usually improves the pain, but it often gets worse again after walking or standing for a long time. Some people may limp or develop an abnormal walking style as they try to avoid placing weight on the affected heel.
What are the symptoms of heel pain?
Some of you might have similar symptoms as stated below
∙ Sharp pain at the heel
∙ Usually the pain goes along the bottom of inside of the foot
∙ Pain worst when getting out of bed in the morning
Since the condition tends to ease as the day goes on, many people ignore the pain. However, the longer that this condition goes untreated, the more likely the pain is to become chronic. Plus, this can lead to weakness, which can eventually impact your walking.
Why do I have heel pain?
Most cases of heel pain are caused by plantar fasciitis. It is the inflammation of the tissue below our foot. The plantar fascia is a tough and flexible band of tissue that runs under our foot. It connects the heel bone with the bones of the foot, and acts as a kind of shock absorber to the foot. Sudden damage due to injuries, or damage that happens over many months or years, can cause tiny tears inside the tissue of the plantar fascia. Eventually plantar fascia thickens and results in heel pain.
Some of the things that increase the risk of developing plantar fasciitis include:
∙ Being overweight or obese
∙ Regularly wearing unsupportive shoes
∙ Frequent running
∙ Overuse from high-impact exercise
∙ Having a job that requires a lot of walking
∙ Standing on hard surfaces for long periods of time
∙ Having a naturally high arch
Self care for heel pain
There are a number of treatments that can help relieve heel pain and speed up your recovery. These include:
∙ Resting your heel – avoiding walking long distances and standing for long periods
∙ Regular stretching – stretching your calf muscles and plantar fascia
∙ Pain relief – using an icepack on the affected heel
∙ Well fitted shoes that support and cushion your feet
Shockwave Therapy For Plantar Fasciitis
Here in Essential, we provide physiotherapy treatment by using shockwave therapy for heel pain condition. Shockwave therapy is a gentle, quick non-surgical treatment that helps eliminate heel pain from plantar fasciitis. This treatment is currently one of the most advanced and highly-effective therapy available for plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is located in an area of the foot that doesn’t normally get a lot of blood flow, which is why it can take a long time for that area to heal. Shockwave therapy heals plantar fasciitis for good by helping the body heal the inflammation and trauma to the plantar fascia.
During the procedure, pressure waves travel throughout the skin until they reach inflamed tissue. They trigger the body’s natural healing process, which causes new blood vessels to form. This increases the oxygen and blood supply in the area, resulting in decreased inflammation and the regeneration of healthy cells. The process also helps your body produce collagen, which is vital to the health of connective tissue.
For those who have heel pain condition, you may have already tried icing the pain area or doing stretches, but still nothing works. It’s not surprising when you think about how much time you spend on your feet each day, especially if your job involves a lot of walking or standing. This can cause the heel pain condition to linger. So why not call us now to schedule an appointment for shockwave therapy treatment?
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