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What Causes Pain In Lower Leg?
Question: Hellow sir I am 35 year woman.I have pain in my lower foots which Increase during rest time and quite relaxed after walking some time. Pl advise me.
Brief Answer:
seems to be plantar fascitis
Detailed Answer:
From your symptoms, it seems to be that you are suffering from plantar fascitis.it happens due to inflammation of the plantar fascia, it hurts the most with the first few steps in the morning because the plantar fascia is tight and has not stretched out yet, and throughout the day it loosens up . The best thing you can do is when you wake up in the morning, before getting out of bed and taking a step, give yourself a little foot rub.
There are many things you can try to help your foot get better.
Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your feet hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces.
Use shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole.
Do toe stretches, calf stretches and towel stretches several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning.
To help the pain, ice the area immediately after getting up in the morning. You can use either a store bought cold pack or a frozen wet towel. Ice for 10 or 15 minutes. To reduce inflammation, take an aspirin or ibuprofen at mealtime.
A 4 inch crepe bandage wrapped around the region also helps reduce discomfort.
Consider using soft silicone heel cushions for preventing any further damage to fascia.
seems to be plantar fascitis
Detailed Answer:
From your symptoms, it seems to be that you are suffering from plantar fascitis.it happens due to inflammation of the plantar fascia, it hurts the most with the first few steps in the morning because the plantar fascia is tight and has not stretched out yet, and throughout the day it loosens up . The best thing you can do is when you wake up in the morning, before getting out of bed and taking a step, give yourself a little foot rub.
There are many things you can try to help your foot get better.
Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your feet hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces.
Use shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole.
Do toe stretches, calf stretches and towel stretches several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning.
To help the pain, ice the area immediately after getting up in the morning. You can use either a store bought cold pack or a frozen wet towel. Ice for 10 or 15 minutes. To reduce inflammation, take an aspirin or ibuprofen at mealtime.
A 4 inch crepe bandage wrapped around the region also helps reduce discomfort.
Consider using soft silicone heel cushions for preventing any further damage to fascia.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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