Causes of Heel Pain

Treatment of Heel Pain

Tips for Prevention

In most cases, plantar fasciitis/ heel spur does not require surgery or invasive procedures to stop pain and reverse damage. Conservative treatments are usually all that is required. However, every person's body responds to heel pain treatment differently and recovery times may vary.
Physiotherapists are able to determine the cause and type of your heel pain and treat it accordingly. Treatment commences initially with pain alleviation and gradually incorporates lower limb strengthening program.

Radial Shockwave therapy: Shock wave therapy is a new form of non-invasive treatment which works by initiating a healing response by the body by causing blood vessel formation and increased delivery of nutrients to the affected area

Interferential therapy: Electrical current that stimulates the peripheral sensory and muscle nerve fibers to reduce pain and inflammation.

Ultrasound: The application of ultrasonic waves causing improved cell metabolism and cell membrane permeability, thereby enhancing tissue healing

Heat/Ice: Depending on presentation. It can be in form of shortwave diathermy/ moist heat or ice. To help with pain relief, swelling and muscle spasm.

Mobilization & manual therapy: Significant effect to restore any restricted mobility between the foot bones or muscle. This aids to reduce pain and stiffness.

Laser: This low-level laser therapy absorbed by the photo-sensitive body tissue, aids in pain management and helps with wound healing.

Foot Taping: Taping or strapping supports the foot, placing stressed muscles and ligaments in a restful state.

Stretches/ Strengthening Exercises: Stretching the tight muscles/ fascia as well as some leg/ankle strengthening exercises can help to reduce the strain on the fascia

Although heel pain may generate only slight discomfort, they can worsen and generate severe pain over time. In most cases, luckily, treatment only needs to be through conservative methods. Often, heel pain sufferers try to ignore initial pain and other signs of damage. But ignoring the problem only makes it worse, and it's important to seek help and treatment as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Experienced physiotherapists in Singapore, with over 18 years of experience, help you to get relief from pain/weakness quickly and easily. You can book an appointment to see our Senior Physiotherapist. We are located right in the heart of Singapore, at Orchard, and are available Mondays through Saturday.