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Heel Pain
Hi, My father is 68 years old and he is suffering from heel pain, could you please advise which type of doctor he should visit? Thanks.
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⢠Calf Stretches
⢠Standing calf stretch
⢠Stand away from a wall and.put your fight foot behind you and be sure your toes are facing forward. Lean forward at the ankle while bending the right knee and keeping your heel on the ground. Hold this for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat 10 times a twice a day.
⢠Downward dog yoga stretch
⢠Get down on all fours with your hands under your shoulders on the floor. Walk your hands forward slightly on the floor. Spread your fingers apart to allow for a broad base of support. Push your hips up toward the ceiling and tighten your abdominal muscles. Keep your heels on the ground and gently try and straighten your knees. Repeat 10 times a twice a day.
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Heel pain could be becoz of malalignment of palladium(heel bone) or calcanial spur (overgrowth of heel bone ) , for malalignment you can visit to physiotherapist and for calcanial spur u need to consult Orthopedician and physiotherapist
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