ABOUT PAINFUL HEEL.
Painful heel syndrome or heel spur or Plantar Fasciitis is quite a common problem among-st middle-aged people. What exactly happens in this problem? What can we do to prevent it as well as cure it?
The foot is a fantastic structure, composed of 25 bones arranged in a framework so that it allows perfect weight bearing as well as walking, jumping, turning and twisting. These bones are arranged so that there is an arch that is formed on the inner side of our foot and flattening on the other side of our foot.
The arc of the inner side of the foot starts falling progressively in some people.
Once the flat foot sets in, what happens later are a series of events, which lead to the formation of a heel spur.
Tightness in the calf or in the foot muscles or in the ligaments can be treated with the help of appropriate stretching programme.
Weakness in the dynamic muscles in the foot. needs to be corrected with an appropriate physiotherapy strengthening program.
- Any form of flat foot can be corrected with the help of corrective insoles and footwear
Along with this, one needs to do some ice packs as well as hot water fomentation. A course of anti-inflammatory medicines may be prescribed to help achieve a faster recovery. - Shedding of excess weight would be extremely beneficial for long-term alleviation of symptoms.
