Planter Heel Pain
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What is Plantar Heel Pain
When your heel hurts, it could be plantar fasciitis. This condition is simply an ache on the underside of the heel. Many people experience this sort of heel discomfort. It happens when the plantar fascia, a thick tissue running underneath your foot, gets inflamed. This tissue links your heel bone right up to your toes.
Signs and Symptoms of Plantar Heel Pain
Pain: A sharp pain, like a poke, noticed in the heel’s lower part is particularly felt during the first steps in the morning or after not moving much.
Stiffness: The heel may feel stiff and tight.
Tenderness: The bottom of the heel is tender to the touch.
Pain after Activity: You might feel more pain after standing for too long or following a workout, especially if you’ve been running or jumping around. Tingling or burning pain of heel.
Diagnosis we offer
Complete evaluation of the cause
We understand the source of foot sole discomfort needs detailed inspection. A health expert conducts it to uncover the elements causing it. The check-up often pulls together critical info: past health issues, physical checking, and maybe through imaging.
It involves:
- Discuss the symptoms, medical history, and how you live your life.
- A look at the foot and heel to find any tenderness, swelling, or biomechanical problems.
- We snap detailed images of the foot features using X-rays, M.R.I.s, or ultrasound.
U.S.G. guided plantar fascia release
The procedure called U.S.G. Guided Plantar Fascia Release is a simple, minor surgery. It treats plantar fasciitis, a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue running across the bottom of the foot. U.S.G. stands for ultrasound guidance, and it ensures careful and accuracy in the procedure.
The procedure involves:
- Ultrasound Guidance is used to visualize the plantar heel pain in real time during the procedure
- Release of the plantar fascia part to relieve tension and reduce pain.
Distal and proximal tarsal tunnel release
Ankles sometimes have a problem called tarsal tunnel syndrome. It happens when the tibial nerve gets squeezed in a narrow passage inside your ankle, the tarsal tunnel. You will feel Pain, Numbness, Even tingling in your foot and ankle. And how do we solve it? There’s an operation called tarsal tunnel release. It reduces the pressure on the tibial nerve. This operation comes in two types. One is called distal; the other is known as proximal. It depends on where the nerve is being squeezed.
Distal Tarsal Tunnel Release
This practice aims to free up the nerve offshoots deeper along the main foot tunnel, usually near the heel and bottom of the foot. It’s utilized when the pinched
nerve is found in the farther-off branches, and this might cause feelings in the foot’s bottom and toes.
Proximal Tarsal Tunnel Release
This process focuses on the nervous system tension happening at the tarsal tunnel near the ankle. It’s done when the tension is noticed near the ankle or the major tibial nerve, leading to symptoms spreading upwards into the leg.
General Treatment for Plantar Heel Pain
- Apply ice to the heel several times a day.
- Stretch the plantar fascia and calf muscles daily.
- Wear supportive shoes with good arch support.
- Use over-the-counter or custom-made inserts.
- Wear to stretch the plantar fascia while sleeping.
- NSAIDs and topical pain relievers can help.
- Strengthen foot muscles and improve flexibility.
- Corticosteroid Injections for severe cases.
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) to stimulate healing.
- Surgery if the conservative treatments fail.
Recovery
Healing from the hurt of the plantar heel takes several steps. You might begin by resting, cooling with ice, stretching, and using shoes or inserts that provide support. This stage will take up about 4-6 weeks. If your pain still hangs around, consider physical therapy, nighttime braces, or meds for an additional 6-12 weeks. For the ensuing 3-6 months, gradually get back on track, all while maintaining habits like keeping a healthy weight and choosing suitable footwear. If standard treatments prove ineffective, surgery remains a final choice. Always mind your pain and never skip a necessary doctor’s visit.