I have been having heel pains from the past one year. Even if I stand for 30seconds at one place, the pain starts. I was said that it is plantar fasciitis, but there is no pain when I wake up in the morning. The pain only comes after standing at one place for some time. I have taken physiotherapy for 2 months and also keep stretching my calf muscle every day, but it hasn't been much help. The heel pain also slowly led to knee pain (again both knees), which made it impossible for me to run normally.
I've consulted 4 doctors and have also taken an MRI of the knee, no one could find the real issue and have only asked me to keep doing exercises. It's been a year, but the exercises have not helped.
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Get your foot and knees assessed thoroughly. Problems like flat foot or excessively high medial arch, limb length discrepancy, weakness in plantar fascia, or knee problems (genu varum or valgum) can also heel pain.
If it is only plantar fascitis with no structural abnormality, then just stretching the calf muscles will not help. You also need to strengthen the foot muscles. (E.g. Put a sheet of paper on floor. Sit on chair with your feet placed on paper. Without moving your heels, crumple the paper by curling your toes.) Plantar fascitis pain can also be reduced by use of silicon heel pad inside the shoes.
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Use flat footwear with soft insole.
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Try few home remedies for heel pain
Rest - avoid running or standing for long periods, or walking on hard surfaces. Avoid activities that may stress the heels.
Ice - place an ice-pack on the affected area for about 15 minutes. Do not place bare ice directly onto skin.
Footwear - proper-fitting shoes that provide good support are crucial. Athletes should be particularly fussy about the shoes they use when practicing or competing - sports shoes need to be replaced at specific intervals (ask your trainer).
Foot supports - wedges and heel cups can help relieve symptoms.
If these doesn't help please see a Physiotherapist who can teach you exercises which stretch the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, as well as strengthening the lower leg muscles, resulting in better stabilization of the ankle and heel. You may also be taught how to apply athletic taping, which gives the bottom of the foot better support.
Prevention of heel pain involves reducing the stress on that part of the body. Tips include:
Barefeet - when on hard ground make sure you are wearing shoes.
Bodyweight - if you are overweight there is more stress on the heels when you walk or run. Try to lose weight.
Footwear - footwear that has material which can absorb some of the stress placed on the heel may help protect it. Examples include heel pads. Make sure your shoes fit properly and do not have worn down heels or soles. If you notice a link between a particular pair of shoes and heel pain, stop wearing them.
Rest - if you are especially susceptible to heel pain, try to spend more time resting and less time on your feet. It is best to discuss this point with a specialized health care professional.
Sports - warm up properly before engaging in activities that may place lots of stress on the heels. Make sure you have proper sports shoes for your task.
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