Heel pain can be caused by a verity of
issues. The most common condition leading to pain in the heels include heel
spurs, plantar-fasciitis, dropped arch, sprains, strains and of curse
fractures. Heel pain treatment depends on of the cause and severity of the
injury. Non-surgical and non-invasive methods of heel treatments are better
than those that involved injections or surgery.
Heel pain is all too common in Malaysia.
Tropical countries usually have higher numbers of heel pain patients per capita
compared to others. The number one reason why heel pain is common in Malaysia
and other tropical countries is a lack of sufficient shock absorbance in footwear.
Non-surgical treatments are always the better option unless you suffer from a
complete heel fracture.
In Malaysia there has been a steady rise is
stress fractures of the heel bone. Repetitive trauma, improper footwear are
possible the culprits. Stress fractures of the heel bone is best treated
non-operatively. The key to successful outcome is accurate diagnosis and proper
follow-up. Our clinical teams offer the best heel pain treatment in KualaLumpur, Malaysia. Our abilities of identifying the root-cause are better and as
such the care you get is targeted. Heel pain and heel fractures need proper
attention and treatments. Stress fractures involving the heel bone need
specialized attention, which our team can provide.
Calcaneus, the heel bone, is the second
most commonly involved tarsal in stress fractures. There are two main sites
where the injury most often occurs, the upper part of the posterior margin of
the os calcis or adjacent to the medial tuberosity. Calcaneal heel spurs can be
found at the medial tuberosity. Calcaneal stress fractures can be associated
with marching on hard surfaces among the military. Repetitive stress exerted on
the calcaneus can result in a stress fracture of the heel bone. However,
calcaneal stress fractures also occur in runners, ballet dancers and jumpers.
Weight-bearing activities, in particularly
running, are known to aggravate the insidious heel pain. Palpatory tenderness
of the posterior calcaneus on the inner and outer sides is noted. Applying a
compression force on both sides of the posterior calcaneus simultaneously can
reproduce the pain. Lateral X-ray of the calcaneal may reveal a sclerotic
appearance, which is parallel to the posterior margin of the calcaneus. A focal
area of increased uptake can be shown on the isotopic bone scan.
Calcaneal stress fracture with significant
pain should reduce the activity level or in certain severe cases temporary
non-weight bearing relative rest may be needed. Gradual introduction of
increased weight bearing is required once the pain has subsided. Stretching of
the tight muscles such as calf muscles and plantar fascia is needed to
decreased abnormal stress being put on the calcaneus. Joint mobilization to
ensure full range of motion in the ankle and tarsal joints is important for
recovery. Soft heel pads or orthotics can be recommended to prevent
reoccurrence of the injury.
For more information or enquiries about our
heel pain treatment in Malaysia or about our Chiropractic-in-Malaysia blog, please contact us at 03-2093 1000.
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