Heel Pain Syndrome
Musculoskeletal Disorders Valsa•Gender: Female•Age: 50 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 2 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Constant pinpoint pain under the heel, worse when walking on hard floors
- A sensation of walking on a sharp needle or stone
- Mild swelling around the heel pad
- Inability to wear normal shoes due to heel tenderness
Clinical Assessment
Diagnosed with a calcaneal spur. Experienced chronic heel pain that made standing in the kitchen or walking difficult.
Diagnostic Investigations: Foot X-ray showing a prominent 4 mm bony growth (spur) on the calcaneus.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional remedies targeted at calcium metabolism to naturally soften the bony outgrowth and relieve local tissue irritation.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Calcarea Fluorica 200C and Ammonium Carbonicum
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Wearing soft silicone heel cushions, avoiding barefoot walking, and using supportive footwear with cushioned soles.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 6 months- Significant reduction in heel tenderness, enabling pain-free walking
- Complete resolution of the 'needle-like' pain sensation
- Significant improvement with ability to wear normal footwear
- Sustained improvement during follow-up and resolved inflammation
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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