Base of feet/heel bone pain: is there a cure?

RE: Base of feet/heel bone pain: is there a cure?

Where is the pain? I would advise that you talk this over with the doctor, it might be someting specific, he orshe may be able to advise you on some nutrition and homecare which will reduce some of the pain and inflammation. It may also be worth going to have a biomechanical assessment in case you need orthotics. Some physiotherapists and chiropodists can do these.

RE: Base of feet/heel bone pain: is there a cure?

thanks.

Nutrition?! Really? Jumping off the house, screwing up a couple of bones at the rear bottom of the feet, cured by nutrition?

Also, with orthotics, I mean, I already wear them. But I want to fix the actual problem. Even barefeet, the bottom rear of the feet hurt.

I can imagine that muscle-building down there would alleviate pain. That could definitely be a goer, with the doctor.

I just feel I need surgery to right whatever I did when I jumped off the structure that time. (It has been a gradual thing, though, I might add).

RE: Base of feet/heel bone pain: is there a cure?

You mentioned it had taken a few years to haunt you - I have a similar thing - I jumped off a wall and landed on a small stone. I later developed a pain in my heel whichI thought was due to this however I now know its Plantar Fasciitis. You may have the same problem. There are exercises that may help andI take Grape Leaf extract to alleviate the inflammation.
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RE: Base of feet/heel bone pain: is there a cure?

It's funny. I looked at the same site yesterday, plus a couple of others. I tried some of the exercises (stretches and muscle-building, of the toes!) and it was kind of like a miracle. No more lying in bed with aching feet. Simple enough stretches. I couldn't believe it. And, yeah, I thought the same thing as you, that it may not be the jump after all...

Anyway, keep on the stretches.

I'll get an x-ray soon, just to be sure.

RE: Base of feet/heel bone pain: is there a cure?

hi fox1 and solas,
if you search for plantar fasciitis on HP there have been some good info, I personally use some manual techniques combined with some basic exercises and stretches for my clients
Regards
Gaz

RE: Base of feet/heel bone pain: is there a cure?

Hi Fox 1,

I am a reflexologist and I have been treating two ladies for a similar thing. They both have heel spurs and plantar fascitis. It has taken approx 6 sessions to see some improvement but every week the movement is getting better. The amount of pressure used week1 was very light but now they are able to have a proper pressure treatment. It is all to do with treating the site for the pain and working with the ligaments to improve their stretch and tone etc. One lady has had cortisone injections in her foot for the past 3 years and is so impressed she doesn't feel that she needs this years dose!!
I can't say if it would help you for certain but it could be worth a go without having to have surgery surely.....Its amazing what you can treat. Think about it....I also perform some precision work on their feet and reiki. Maybe a practitioner who can do the same for you would help. Where are you based...I am in essex.

All the best, Love and light, blessed be

Claire

Heel Fracture

Dear Professionals

I suffered a heel fracture in Barcelona after falling from a height (Dec 2008). The spanish doctors said I should have invasive surgery to correct. Unfortunately, when I returned to the UK the surgeons said that they would let my injury heal conservatively wthout operation.

The injury meant that I could not walk unaided (Crutches) and could not weight bear for over three months due to the excrutiating pain.
I received Physiotherapt once a week for about 6 weeks to try and regain balance on to learn to walk again.
Now, over a year on I still have pain, I cannot run and would like to know if you have any contacts that would re-assess my injury with a view to surgery. I was told that there is an orthopaedic surgeon in Scotland (Glasgow) who is a expert in the field but do not know how to get in touch.

I am a 43 year old male (non-smoker) who has kept fit most of his life until this injury. I still go to the gym and constantly try and excercise my heel.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards

Patrick McGinnis

It would definitely worth going to see a therapist that can see whether emmett or bowen technique would help you.

I have treated several people with these light muscle release techniques, usually in combination and all have had releif from this miserable pain.

if you need more information about either technique or how to find a therapist in your area do pm me.

Cheers

JJ

Hi,

Sorry to jump into this thread so late.

I'm a Podiatrist and treat plenty of heel pain.

Anotomically the heel only has one bone in it (as opposed to the Ankle Joint Complex, which has two). This can fracture, and immediate surgical fixation may be the only way to save the bone. I don't think this is the case with the OP.
In my experience what often happens in these cases is that after the initial injury the patient develops an antalgic gait (mild limp) which then stresses other structures. They end up with mild compensatory changes which can produce symptoms years on as the body starts to age (anytime from 30 onwards).

Stretches and soft tissue work usually help, as will orthoses.

To the OP - have your orthoses checked.
To the person who is looking for a surgeon in Glasgow. Do a google using orthopaedic surgeon, Glasgow and foot and ankle in your request.

David:)