Heel pain Homeopathic treatment

                  Heel pain cure with Homeopathic

   Pain in the heel is one of the most common ailment od the foot. The most common form of heel pain at the bottom of the heel. It tends to occur with no apparent reason and is often worse when the first placing weight on the foot. The patient often complains of pain in the morning, or often getting up to stand after sitting for a while. The pain can be sharp, shooting pain or present as a tearing feeling at the bottom of the heel. As the condition progresses, there may be a throbbing pain or there may be soreness of that radiates up the back of the leg. Pain may also radiate into the arch of the foot. To understand the cause of the pain one must understand the anatomy of the foot and some basic mechanics in the functioning of the foot. A thick ligament, called the plantar fascia, is attached to the bottom of the heel and spread out into the ball of the foot, attaching to the base of the toes. The plantar fascia is made of dense, fibrous connective tissue that will stretch very little. 

  It acts as a shock absorber. As the foot presses the ground with each step, it flattens out, lengthening the foot, making the plantar fascia stretch slightly. When the heel comes off the ground, the tension on the ligament is released. The force from above tends to make the foot elongate, making flat the foot. Pain can result when these tissues become irritated or inflamed, or when small spurs grow on the heel bone. Adults, regardless of occupation or activity level, develop heel pain most frequently. 

Commonly recognized types of Heel pain: 

Plantar Fascitis: 

  Plantar fasciitis, also known as heel pain syndrome, is an inflammation of the plantar fascia at the bottom of the foot. The inflammation of plantar fascia at its origin at the heel bone causes the classic symptom of pain at the bottom and side of the heel. In course of infection and inflammation, the plantar fascia gets tightened as a course of natural protection mechanism to avoid movement and thus pain. When it is stretched against natural tightness, it pains. The plantar fascia resists this force. If there is more force on the plantar fascia than it can handle, one of two things that can happen is either tiny plantar fascia fibers tear, or it pulls too strongly on the heel bone. The injury of the plantar fascia begins a process of heel inflammation. Inflammation is characterized by swelling but this is not so visible in plantar fasciitis. Some of the inflammatory fluids brought to an injured area stimulate pain nerves. 

 This is nature's way of slowing down after an injury to allow the tissues to heal. Heel pain syndrome can be caused by shoes with heels that are too low, a thinned out fat pad in the heel area, or from a sudden increase in activity. Some of the factors to plantar fasciitis include flat foot, pronated feet, high-arched feet, inappropriate shoes, running on the toe or hill-running, running on sand, and aging. 

Calcaneal spurs (calcium spurs):

  The abnormal stress placed on the attachment of the plantar fascia to the heel usually causes pain, inflammation, and swelling. If this process continues the plantar fascia partially tears away from the heel. The body will fit this torn area with calcium, developing it as a bone, resulting in a heel spur. Constant abnormal pulling of the plantar fascia irritates the heel bone and the body lays down a bone spur a protective mechanism. The projection or growth of bone may be called a spur and it grows where the muscles of the foot attach to the bone. While some heel spurs are painless, others that are determined are the cause of chronic heel pain and may be required medical treatment or surgical removal. When small tears occur, a very small amount of bleeding may occur. pain experienced in the bottom of the heel is not produced by the presence of the spur. The pain is due to excessive tension of the plantar fascia as it tears from its attachment into the heel bone and not from the spur. Heel spur formation is secondary to the excessive pull of the plantar fascia. Many people have heel spurs at the attachment of the plantar fascia without having any symptoms or pain. The Spurs may not appear on the X- rays of patients who do not have any heel pain. If a spur exists, it is only a shelf of bone rather than a small, sharp protrusion. If a nerve is initiated by the spur or inflamed due to swollen fascia the pain may radiate into the arch of the ankle. 

Achilles tendonitis: 

    Another heel problem faced mainly by athletes is Achilles tendonitis. Overstretching, the Achilles tendon causes a burning sensation behind the heel. The Achilles tendons are the very largest, the tough tissue found in lower legs and connect the calf muscles to the heel. The calf muscles are responsible for strengthening the feet at the ankles when walking. When the calf muscle is tight, it limits the movement of the ankle joint. When ankle joint motion is limited by the tightness of the calf muscle, it forces the subtalar joint to pronate excessively. Excessive subtalar joint pronation can cause several different problems to occur in the foot. Exercise, such as walking or jogging will cause the calf muscle to tighten. Inactivity or prolonged rest will also cause the calf muscle to tighten. Women who wear high heels and men who wear western style cowboy boots will, over time, develop tightness in the calf muscles. Support beneath the heel providing proper shock absorption and anatomical balance helps alleviate this pain. 

Pronation and supination: 

 Pronation can cause the plantar fascia to be excessively stretched and inflamed. While pronated the foot rolls inward, causing a break down of the inner side of the shoe, the arch falls excessively, and this causes an abnormal stretching of the relatively inflexible plantar fascia, which in turn pulls abnormal hard on the heel. In pronation, the foot collapses and becomes very flexible. This flexibility allows the foot to adapt to changes in terrain. As the opposite foot swings by the planted foot, the foot begins to supinate into a foot rigid enough to support push-off. A supinated foot is very stable and not prone to plantar fasciitis. The pathology occurs with"supination" is the rolling of the foot outward, causing a breakdown of the outer side of the shoe. Supinated feet are relatively inflexible, usually have a high arch and a short or tight plantar fascia. Thus, as weight is transferred from the heel to the remainder of the foot, the tight plantar fascia does not stretch at all and pulls with great force on its attachment to the heel. 

Symptoms & signs of Heel bone pain: 

 Pain in the heel can result in a number of factors. Abnormalities of the skin, nerves, bones, blood vessels and soft tissues of the heel can all result in pain, because of walking and daily movement we are always at risk for injury or trauma to the heel area. Common causes of pain in the heel include blisters and corns. Plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the "bowstring-like" tissue in the sole of the foot stretching from the heel to the front of the foot, is one condition commonly associated with heel pain. Sometimes diseases that affect other areas of the body, like peripheral vascular disease or arthritis, can also arthritis, can also result in pain in the foot or heel. Sever's disease is a cause of heel pain in children that results from injury to the growth plate of the heel bone. Treatments for heel pain depend on the particular cause. 
. Inflammation
. Swelling
. Discomfort
. Tenderness on heel region
. Redness and heat

  In allopathy, heel pain is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. These medications cannot be taken by patients who are allergic to aspirin or suffering from ulcers. Injections of a mixture of local anesthetic and cortisone. Although relief of pain and inflammation is usually very good with injections, this treatment does not treat the cause of the problem. Multiple injections in the same location can weaken the tissue and cause atrophy of the tissue and fat in the heel area. Instantly killing the pain with painkiller tablet and injection is like putting off the light when you don't want to see the things, surely the day will come to light up where you cannot switch off the pain. 
 Surgery is used when conservative measures have not been successful or as a last resort. Homeopathic approach heel pain homeopathy is the finger-post on the crossroads of healing which directs the way to the safe and permanent cure. Homeopathy works towards nature. All homeopathy medicine is proved in human beings. It is very much refined. Homeopathy has no side-effects. It is very safe, effective and easy way to attain a cure. 

Prevention or self-care measure of heel pain: 

 Avoid sports and other activities while healing. Avoid uneven walking surfaces or stepping on rocks as much as possible relax and walk; relax and stand, begin exercise programmer slowly; don't go too far or too fast. Avoid going barefoot on a hard surface. Stand on your toes at full stretch with supports on hands. Do this type of exercise up to 10 times. Try gentle calf stretches for 20 t0 30 seconds on each leg. This is best done barefoot, leaning forward towards a wall with one foot forward and one foot back. All exercise should be done slowly and the posture should be maintained for some time for efficacy before stepping down after sleeping or resting, make movements of toes and ankle on all the way to warm up and relax the foot. 

Weight Reduction:

 Decreasing pressure on the heel by reducing body weight can often be quite beneficial when it is appropriate and indicated. 

Diet: 

 In case of arthritis and bone disorders, treatment can be supplemented with calcium vitamin-D, vitamin-C, hormonal replacement, and exercise balanced diet with greens, dates, cereals, vegetables, dairy products, meat, egg, and fruits ensure an adequate supply of calcium and minerals. For vitamin-C fruits like orange, lemon, gooseberry, tomatoes, potatoes, and vegetables. It is also necessary to absorb iron from meat. 

Shoes: 

 Wear shoes with heels made from soft rubber instead of leather and replace them regularly. Footwear selection is an important criterion when treating heel pain. The right shoes can play a major role in relieving discomfort. 

Heel cushions: 

 These are usually of very little value the heel pain was caused by a bruised. In exercises are most effective. Night splints also give some relief. 
.Rest as much as possible
. Apply ice on painful areas for at least 10 to 15 minutes twice a day
.Regular foot massage
. Avoid going barefoot
. Add calcium to diet
. Diathermy
. A splint is worn at night
. Checking posture and walking style
. Analgesics/Anti-inflammatory medicines also help in when in severe pain. 
. Wear proper fitting shoes
. In case someone needs to wear heels then use heel cup/heel pads to support feet
. Maintaining healthy weight can help in reducing pressure on the heel. 
. A healthy balanced diet can be beneficial
. Always stretch and warm-up before exercising
. Maintaining flexible and strong muscles in calves, ankles,, and feet can prevent some types of heel pain. 

Some Homeopathic remedies:

  Ammonium mur : 

 Ammonium mur is a very beneficial natural homeopathic medicine for the calcaeal spur. Pain in the heel on walking. This homeopathic remedy is of great help in decreasing the pain in the heel on walking due to calcaneal spur. Ammonium Mur helps in decreasing the pain as well as dissolving the spur. Apart from specific worsening of pain on walking, the person also complains of pain in morning. A few people needing Ammonium Mur may get relief by slight rubbing of the heel. The pain can be stitching or tearing in nature. 

Aranea Diadema: 

 Aranea Diadema is considered top homeopathic medicines for calcaneal spur treatment. This homeopathic remedy is best for getting rid of digging and boring type of pains in the heel. The pain may alternate with a numb feeling in the heel. An extreme sensitivity to cold air can also be predominantly present. 

Aurum Met:

 Pain in the heel at night, pain in the heel at night due to calcaneal spur is best relieved by Aurum Met. 

 Calcarea Flour: 

  It is an excellent remedy for the calcaneal spur. It is the most effective homeopathic medicine with the best healing power to dissolve the calcaneal spur. This homeopathic remedy is of great help in all cases of calcaneal spur whether painful or not. Calcarea Flour acts as the best resolving agent for calcaneal spur and is considered the first choice of homeopathic remedy in every case of the calcaneal spur. It is considered a specific for this condition. 

Mezereum: 

 Pain by touching, for patients complaining of pain in heel spur when touched, Mezereum is the best remedy. Mezereum is of great help in treating the heel spur pain that worsens by touching. The patient may show an increased sensitivity to cold air. 

Rhus- Toxicodendron: 

 Rhus-tox is the to remedy pain in the heel on standing due to calcaneal spur. Homeopathic medicine Rhus-tox also helps in repairing the muscles and ligaments covering the heel bone, thus preventing further heel damages. Its next action is to dissolve the spur. Rhus-tox thus acts in three spheres for calcaneal spur patients- pain relief, strengthening the muscles or ligaments, and dissolving the spur. The pain is stitching in character. The person may feel the pain as being similar to that caused by a splint. Another expression used may be a pain as from a nail under the skin. 

Ruta Graveolens: 

 pain in heel extending to Achilles tendon. The tendon that connects the calf muscle present in the back of the leg to heels is known as Tendo Achilles. For patients who have pain in heel due to calcaneal spur with the extension of pain in Tendo Achilles, the best homeopathic remedy for relief is Ruta.  Ruta is of great help in bony and tendon complaints.