Heel Pain

Heel pain is a common yet debilitating condition that can turn every step into a challenge. Often caused by mechanical issues, improper footwear, or overuse, it can prevent you from enjoying your daily walks or being productive at work. Dr. Vivek Chaudhary provides expert orthopedic care to diagnose the root cause of your foot pain and get you back on your feet.

Common Causes of Heel Pain

Most heel pain isn’t caused by a single injury, but rather by repetitive stress. We specialize in treating:

• Plantar Fasciitis: The most common cause of heel pain, involving inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot.

• Heel Spurs: Bony protrusions on the underside of the heel bone often associated with long-term plantar fasciitis.

• Achilles Tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendon that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone.

• Bursitis: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) at the back of the heel.

• Stress Fractures: Small cracks in the heel bone caused by repetitive stress or high-impact activities.

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Effective Treatment Options

We offer a step-by-step approach to healing, starting with the most effective conservative methods.

1. Conservative & Supportive Care

• Custom Orthotics: Specialized shoe inserts or heel pads to redistribute pressure and support the arch.

• Stretching Programs: Dedicated exercise routines to flex the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon.

• Night Splints: Devices worn during sleep to keep the foot stretched and reduce morning pain.

• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): A non-invasive procedure that uses energy pulses to stimulate healing in damaged heel tissues.

2. Advanced Medical Interventions

• Corticosteroid Injections: To provide rapid relief from severe inflammation when other methods fail.

• Advanced Imaging: Using X-rays or specialized scans to rule out fractures or bone spurs.

• Surgical Release: In rare, chronic cases, a minor surgical procedure may be performed to release the tension in the plantar fascia.

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Why Consult Dr. Vivek Chaudhary?

• Expertise in Trauma & Orthopedics: With a background as a Senior Surgeon at AIIMS Delhi, Dr. Chaudhary understands the complex biomechanics of the foot and ankle.

• Holistic Healing: We don’t just treat the pain; we look at your gait (walking style) and footwear to prevent the pain from coming back.

• Quick Recovery Focus: Our goal is to use non-surgical methods to ensure you return to your active lifestyle as quickly as possible.