I am 58 years old, and lead a very active life, I am engaged in regular exercise - for the past two weeks I have noticed pain under my left heel - this happens when I get up in the morning and gradually goes off after I do a little brisk walking followed with stretching exercise. What should I do please advise.

Dr. Deepak DeepakPhysiotherapist6yrs exp

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Yes this is planter fascitis and if it is leave untreated it converts into calcanial spur. Calcanial spur is the next stage of planter fascitis where fascia becomes calcified and looks like extra bone growth below heel bone in x ray film, it is more painful and difficult to treat. Medial planter nerve passes near the fascia and it may also get affected, night sharp, shooting, burning pain in the planter aspect of foot indicates nerve involvement. Following treatment is given to treat planter fascitis. 1. Stretching of calf muscle and planter fascia 2. Contrast bath for foot 3. Soft tissue manipulation 4. Tibial nerve mobilisation 5. Intrinsic muscles strengthing exercises 6. Antipronation taping 7. Kinesiology taping 8. Dry needling 9. Ankle joint manipulation. 

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