Are you having heel pain while walking or long standing? Whatever footwear you wear your heel pain doesn't stop, then you need to think about consulting a Physiotherapist.

So before consulting a Physiotherapist lets first understand,

Why does Heel Pain occur when walking or long standing?

1. Heel Pain can be due to multiple reasons, like there might be a micro trauma to your heel bone or it may be due to swelling of your plantar fascia (a band which connects heel bone to base of toes below your feet) or it can be due any infection as well
2. Some studies have also shown that tightness in your calf muscles can also cause heel pain.
3. Even the way you walk (improper gait pattern) can also be a contributing factor in heel pain.

How Physiotherapy will help in relieving heel pain?

1. A Physiotherapist will firstly take a in detailed assessment of yours, in which the therapist will ask you about occurrence of pain, how the pain is (like pain pricking, burning or numbing), then therapist will also assess your gait pattern, muscles around the foot and leg.
2. After a in depth assessment the physiotherapist will be able to diagnose your heel pain and explain you what is the exact cause of your heel pain. Is it due to micro trauma to heel or muscle spasms or any other reason.
3. The physiotherapist will make sure you have understood the root cause of your problem and then the therapist will make a personalized exercise protocol for you. Which will be according to your assessment.
4. Physiotherapist can also use different techniques to relive your pain like, Mannual Therapy, Mobilizations, Stretching & Strengthening exercises to relive your pain.

Heel pain can be a persistent and debilitating condition, but with the help of our skilled physiotherapy team, your pain will be relieved.
If you're suffering from heel pain, don't wait any longer to seek professional help. Take the first step towards pain-free living and regain your mobility and freedom today.