I've seen a couple of "Foot Doctors" due to foot pain and both assumed it was plantar fasciitis. The first at least did an x-ray and put me in a boot to wear day and night which was a waste of time and money. The second made me feel like a statistic. He probed my foot for tenderness and there was none, yet he proceeded to treat it with a steroid injection and set me up an appointment for two weeks later. I'll never forget the "know-it-all, self-ingratiating smirk" on his face when I went back two weeks later. The first thing he asked how I my foot was now in a self-congratulatory tone. His attitude did not sit well with me, and I honestly replied that there was no difference. Of course, that was not what he wanted to hear so he didn't offer to look any further and never offered a follow-up appointment or even tried to find out what was actually causing the pain. I don't know where you live or practice but, in the USA, I have witnessed two types of experiences with doctors: 1- They give it their quickest best guess and if they're wrong, they don't want to take the time to figure it out; or 2-They want to run every test imaginable to make sure they get every dime of money they can before they offer any kind of treatment or relief for your pain. Most of the time, after you've spent tens of thousands of dollars for all the tests they run, including CT scans, x-ray's, blood & urine samples, and a host of other tests so they can report back to you that they see no cause for the pain so it must all be in your mind. Nothing wrong with you, just go home and suffer. So dammed frustrating especially when you stop and realize we are one of the few countries that has to pay out of pocket for any medical care we receive. Seems like they want to keep us running from one specialist to another for relief until we finally either run out of money or die...or both!!!!
You are 100% right. I'm suffering through the same condition. I got severe pain at the back of my heels since years. Can you please guide me if yours got sorted. Thank you
Thank you Dr. Ebraheim for your simplified, concise yet dense overview for the differential diagnosis of heal pain. The symptoms and treatment reviewed is valuable information assisting those of us with pain to address the issue through lifestyle as well as in consultation with doctors. You are a blessing.
Thank you Dr Ebreheim. Without any doubt, your video is the best regarding this heel pain subject. And trust me I have watched a lot. I am still struggling to find out what I have, almost during the last 2 months.
I was diagnosed with chronic pain in both my heels after an injury (falling from height). The pain was so bad, it felt like my feet were on fire, worn-out and throbbing. By chance i found out the podiatrist has a pulse wave machine. I go there every 6 weeks and get this pulse therapy on the inside of my heels. I dont get the servere burning feeling anymore. After the treatment my heels feel great..but shortly after an itchyness comes back and some discomfort.
Excellent information. My Dr misdiagnosed me as plantar fasciitis and operated on me. The pain was getting worse, so I requested the MIR and turned out he was wrong all along. I am working on my Calf Muscle with a physical therapy and schedule to check lumb spine. I do believe I have boxer nerve entrapment. Scheduling to see a specialist on baxer.. Its been 12 month already. what a waste. I wish I watch this video before. This video give me the information and hope. thanks so much DR.
excellent explanation. I have heel pain more than 3 months no matter how I stretch as the therapist shows. but where can I get diagnose? Family doctors just ignores my pain.
I bought a scooter at Walmart to have some fun while I exercise every day. Big mistake. Now I have heel pain from "Plantar Fascitis." My sister had a pair of Black colored Flip Flops with a huge hump in the middle for the foot arch. I tried them on at her house and I got instant total relief. Also walking in grass gave me instant total relief. Also Walmart Avia Brand shoes with enduropro comfort inserts helped reduce the pain in my heels by 50%. So in conclusion, I would recommend 1. Avia shoes 2. Walk on grass. 3. Orthotic Flip Flops with Arch Support. - TAV ♥️🇺🇸🌎👍
Best medical info video on heel pain. I had heel pain intermittently when walking some distance. Docs and physios could not nail down. Sometimes the pain at side of heel or at bottom of centre heel, not at constant location. From this video, it could be associated with nerve. I stopped long walking, occassional pain at centre of heel. Best walking shoes for me is Nike Maxi. I have spur at region of Hagland, but no archilles tendon pain at all. Physio advised regular archilles tendon exer for calf muscles which do help to stretch. Thanks very much Dr Ebraheim.
Thank you so much. I needed this. Currently going through this sort of pain. Underwent a few tests but none came out of it. You gave me a clear picture of what is happening. I am in that group where you get severe pain when you get up from the bed in the morning and place your feet on the floor as you tske yyour first step of the day. -- Preethi
Thank you very much. I have bad pain for years. Finally remove bone spurt. On left foot 🦶. But is hard to get a good podiatrist and have the insurance aprobé.
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i have high uric acid and i am overweight too, and for most of the time, i have been having heel pain, and the doctors i visited were guessing it's a uric acid pain. But, my pain results from when i walk too much and continuously for days, and it pains around the heel. But after seeing this video, i think, i have the calcaneus stress. after 2-3 years of dealing with it, this is the first time my heel pain would be diagnosed properly.
Thank you for an informative video. I have been having a lot of pain in my both feet, alternating at each time, which lasts for a few weeks. It gets better after some physio and accupuncture treatment s. Doctor s haven't been able to figure out the cause of pain and where it's coming from. It makes sense in your video that it might be coming from my L5 disc herniation.
Very good information. Thanks. 👍 Dr's and physios diagnosed me wrongly. 🙄 My pain comes from the spine. I have had a herniated disc for 25 years!!! Heels never treated. So, there you go!! Still have to find the right specialists... 🙏
Thank you so much My doctor never say anything it’s normal because of I stand long hours. But I have pain for 3 years now for my knee to my foot All you discuss I have it and The pain is sharp. Thank you
Hi, In the several problem of heel, I don't see Heel Bursitis problem!!! I'm not a physician. and I just like the football and running. about 5 month ago., my heel start to pain!!! and I did not notice to it! after 5 month of heel pain, I decided to stop any activity, and focusing on heel treatment ...... Thanks for the video
I get pain on the left side of my left heel in the mornings and to the touch. It happened after irritating my achilles while playing soccer, but has lingered longer than the achilles irritation. I wish I could figure out how to get rid of it.
@sabbairidaq8825 I went to a camp where we played sports all day every day for one week. On the last day I wore cleats and played soccer and that was the moment it began.
I have pain around Achilles tendonitis at the joint of haglund it’s been months I have done all possible. I play soccer and it’s getting worse after training . Any help doc
I have had chronic heel pain when long periods of walking or standing for the past 3 years..I am 18 years old and I hav been to so many drs and they cant find any issue with me.
I had head on car accident dec15/2017 on the highway at 60 mph… operation aug 2018 (Calcaneus) Nerve damage. Bone non union…. Horrible pain…. Never goes away.. seem to be at a loss for what drs can do??
This doctor is very professional since 4 years I have a heel pain I take lot of medicine still not find finally I take painkiller only I don't know what to do😒😒😒
Thank you so much for this very detailed explanation. I suddenly developed severe heel pain and thumb joint pain. It seems my body is being attacked by some foreign entity like one doctor explained about a certain protein in the bloodstream.
Saya senang dengan vidio ini,nambah ilmu buat saya di bidang alternatif... Tapi saya belum mengerti bahasa asing. Mau kah mengartikanya dengan bahasa indonesia
I wish he had mentioned Morton's foot. That caused me a lot of pain and my massage therapist noticed it and showed me how to fix it. Years of pain and a Massage Therapist solves the problem. Really wish Doctor's would get their heads out of their asses, and learn from others.
