Heel Pain / Calcaneal Spur

Heel pain can be a common and often debilitating issue that affects people of all ages. There are several potential causes of heel pain, including:

1. Plantar Fasciitis: This is the most common cause of heel pain. It occurs when the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot (plantar fascia) becomes inflamed or irritated. Plantar fasciitis often causes stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel, especially with the first steps in the morning.
2. Achilles Tendinitis: This condition involves inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. It can cause pain at the back of the heel, particularly during activities that involve pushing off with the foot, like running or jumping.
3. Heel Spurs: Heel spurs are bony growths that develop on the underside of the heel bone. They often occur in conjunction with plantar fasciitis and can contribute to heel pain.
4. Stress Fractures: Small cracks in the heel bone (calcaneus) can result from repetitive stress or overuse, leading to localized pain and tenderness.
5. Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints, can occur at the back of the heel, causing pain.
6. Heel Bursitis: This is inflammation of the bursa located between the heel bone and Achilles tendon.
7. Sever’s Disease: This condition typically affects children and adolescents during growth spurts when the growth plate at the back of the heel is under stress. It can cause heel pain and tenderness.
8. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel can lead to heel pain, tingling, or numbness.

To treat heel pain effectively, it’s crucial to identify the underlying cause. Treatment options may include rest, ice, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, supportive footwear, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, steroid injections, and in severe cases, surgery.

If you’re experiencing persistent or severe heel pain, it’s advisable to visit Dr Ashish Tomar Physiotherapy Clinic (Located in Rani Bagh New Delhi) for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. We can help determine the cause of your heel pain and recommend the most effective course of action for relief.

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