Debilitating Heel Pain - It could be because of a very tiny bony outgrowth from your heel

Suddenly, you feel a sharp pain on the underside or back of the heel especially when you are standing after prolonged sitting or you are taking the first step after waking up in morning. Once we become active , we feel it is like a dull aching pain which remains throughout the day.

This pain is due to a small sharp bony outgrowth from your heel (Calcaneum Bone ) known as a calcaneal spur or heel spur. This growth can happen both on the underside or back of the heel. These are calcium deposits which collect over a long period of time.

Causes of Heel Spur

1. Weak foot intrinsic muscle

2. Tight and inflamed plantar fascia

3. Bad footwear

4. Very high arch or flat feet

5. Weight etc...

Symptoms of Heel Spur

1. Pain at back and underside of the heel.

2. Pain in base of the feet.

3. Swelling at the spur location.

4. Pain in walking after prolonged sitting or sleeping.

Treatment

1. Wearing Calcaneal Socks

2. Wearing proper shoes according to your foot anatomy along with arch support (if needed)

3. Stretching the foot muscles, calf musculature and plantar fascia in particular

4. Strengthening Intrinsic foot muscles and Great toe muscles .

5. Contrast bath is very useful or take warm Epsom salt leg bath.

6. Cold packs for 15 minutes 2-3times a day help reduces pain .

7. Maintain your Vitamin D levels

8. Reducing weight if overweight.