Heel pain or Heel spur or Calcaneal spur or Plantar fasciitis and Ayurveda

Heel pain is a very common foot problem. It feels either under the heel or just behind it, where the Achilles tendon connects to the heel bone.

The human heel is designed to provide a rigid support for the weight of the body. When we are walking or running, it absorbs the impact of the foot when it hits the ground, and springs us forward into our next stride. Consequently, the heel is vulnerable to damage, and ultimately pain.

Causes of Heel Pain

• Standing or walking for long distance or long time.
• Walking in irregular or uneven ground
• Structural deformity of foot
• Usage of hard foot wears / shoes
• Prolonged pressure over the heel or ankle joint
• wrong posture / gait when walking/running
• Plantar fasciitis – inflammation in plantar fascia
• Heel bursitis- inflammation of the back of the heel
• Heel bumps- caused by starting to wear high heels before the bone is fully mature.
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Chronic inflammation of the heel pad
• Stress fracture – strenuous exercise, sports or heavy manual work
• Achilles tendonosis(degenerative tendinopathy)
• Gout
• Osteomyelitis
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Symptoms

• Severe pain
• Swelling near heel
• Numbness or tingling in the heel

Ayurvedic view of Heel pain / Calcaneal spur –
It is known as Vatkantak in Ayurveda. Vitiation of Vata and Rakta dosha is caused by above causative factors. Aggravated Vata dosha is lodged in heel area, especially in affecting parts like heel bones, joints and hence the pain is caused due to inflammation, reduced strength of muscles, bones and joints of the heel.

Ayurveda treatments for Heel pain / Calcaneal spur

• Panchkarma (As per advice of Expert Doctor of Amruta Ayurved )
• Snehana – oil massage
• Swedan treatment (Swedana)
• Blood-letting (Raktamokshana)
• Medications – oral and local applications
• Exercises / Yoga – Asanas (As per advice of Expert Doctor of Amruta Ayurved )

Do’s and Don’ts

• Use very soft footwear.
• Do calf muscle exercises and foot muscle exercises.
• Reduce obesity / extra overweight to reduce stress on your heels
• Take Warm water heel bath
• Avoid walking barefooted on cold floor.
• Avoid Cold water bath
• Avoid running, jogging, and standing for a long duration.

(अधिक जानकारी के लिए संपर्क – ९८६९१०५५९४)

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