Dr. Jaspreet Singh Sran

🦶 Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It occurs when the thick band of tissue under the foot (plantar fascia) becomes inflamed or strained. Leg │ Heel 🦴 ← Pain area 🔴 /──────\ / \ _____/__________\_____ Plantar Fascia (band under the foot) ❓ Common Symptoms ✅ Heel pain, especially in the morning 🌅 ✅ Pain after standing for long periods 🚶 ✅ Pain while walking after rest ✅ Tenderness under the heel 🦶 ✅ Pain may reduce after some movement but return later ⚠️ Common Causes 🔹 Prolonged standing or walking 🔹 Excess body weight ⚖️ 🔹 Flat feet or high arches 🔹 Poor footwear / hard soles 👟 🔹 Tight calf muscles or overuse 🩺 Who Is at Risk? 👨‍⚕️ People standing long hours 🏃 Walkers/runners 👩‍🍳 Teachers, factory workers, homemakers, healthcare staff 👴 Middle-aged adults 💡 Treatment & Care ✔️ Proper footwear with soft heel support 👟 ✔️ Stretching exercises for foot and calf muscles 🤸 ✔️ Ice application for pain/swelling ❄️ ✔️ Weight control if needed ⚖️ ✔️ Medicines/physiotherapy as advised by doctor 🩺 ✔️ Avoid prolonged standing when pain is severe 🚨 When to See an Orthopedic Doctor? ➡️ Heel pain lasting more than a few weeks ➡️ Difficulty walking 🚶‍♂️ ➡️ Severe morning pain or worsening symptoms Dr Jaspreet Sran (MS Ortho) May 23, 2026 Call now