Heel Pain Treatment

Under the heel, the most common cause is plantar fasciitis. At the back of the heel, it is usually the Achilles tendon. Other causes include a bruised fat pad, heel spurs, nerve irritation and, in children, growth-plate irritation. The treatment depends on which one you have, so a proper assessment comes first.

Not usually on their own. Many people have heel spurs on X-ray with no pain at all. The pain is more often from the plantar fascia or surrounding tissues, which respond well to physiotherapy.

Shoes with a cushioned, slightly raised heel and good arch support usually help. Avoid walking barefoot on hard floors and very flat or worn-out footwear while the heel is sore. We check your footwear at the assessment.

Recent heel pain often improves within a few weeks with the right treatment. Long-standing heel pain can take a few months, but most people improve without surgery.

You can book directly — no referral is needed. A physiotherapist assesses how the problem behaves and treats it with hands-on therapy and exercise. If anything in your assessment suggests you need scans, medication or a specialist's opinion, we tell you and refer you to the right doctor.

Your first visit is a ₹500 assessment at our C-Scheme clinic; treatment sessions start at ₹600. How many sessions you need depends on what we find — we give you a clear plan and estimate at the first visit, so there are no surprises.