Heel pain is very common condition in all age specially in old age , patient feel pain under the heel or just behind it. It starts gradually and get worse if left untreated .
There are many causes for heel pain planter fasciitis is the most common along with that bursitis is also very common in this muscle tendon just behind the heel get swelled and cause intense pain. other cause are tarsal tunnel syndrome , heel spur , stress fracture due to osteoporosis , inflammation of Achilles tendon.
Proper diagnosis helps to get good results of treatment , Physiotherapy treatment proved to be very effective treatment for heel pain. we have lot of options are available to address the cause and symptoms of heel pain.
Physiotherapy treatment protocols based on proper diagnosis make all difference in results . Different treatment options like cryo-therapy , ultrasonic therapy , laser therapy , manual therapy , bio mechanical correction if needed etc are options which can help patient to get rid of pain where medicine are ineffective. Consult a physiotherapist for second opinion if you have heel pain.