This guide lists homeopathic medicines that are commonly considered for heel pain, along with the symptom picture usually associated with each one. It is general information only: homeopathic prescribing is individualised, so the right medicine depends on your complete case – please consult a qualified homeopathic doctor before taking any of them, and do not stop or change any current treatment without medical advice.
About heel pain
Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the thick band of tissue under the foot, which typically causes a stabbing pain with the first steps in the morning or after sitting. A heel spur is a bony growth that sometimes accompanies it. Other causes include Achilles tendinitis, bursitis, a stress fracture, fat-pad thinning, nerve entrapment, arthritis and gout. Standing for long periods, excess weight, unsupportive or hard-soled footwear, tight calf muscles, flat feet or high arches and sudden increases in activity are risk factors. Calf and plantar stretching, cushioned shoes or heel pads, weight loss, rest and ice help. See a doctor if there is severe pain or swelling after an injury, numbness, fever or if pain persists for more than a few weeks.
Wondering which of these medicines is right for you?
Every person with heel pain is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for heel pain for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
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Homeopathic medicines for heel pain
(1) Rhus toxicodendron: Heel pain and stiffness that is worst on first steps after rest and eases with walking and warmth.
(2) Ruta graveolens: Pain in the heel and tendons after overuse, with a bruised feeling and aggravation from walking on hard ground.
(3) Calcarea fluorica: Heel spurs and bony growths with hardness and stiffness of the joints, better for warmth and movement.
(4) Hekla lava: Traditionally used for bony growths (exostoses), including heel spurs, with tenderness of the bone.
(5) Ledum palustre: Painful, swollen heels and ankles that are relieved by cold applications, especially after sprains.
(6) Berberis vulgaris: Stitching or burning pain in the heel on standing or walking, which may radiate up the leg.
(7) Silicea: Painful, sensitive heels with a feeling of being bruised, sweaty cold feet and slow recovery.
(8) Lycopodium clavatum: Heel pain on treading, as if stepping on a pebble, with a tendency to right-sided complaints.
(9) Arnica montana: Sore, bruised heels after a fall, long walk or too much standing, with a fear of being touched.
(10) Bryonia alba: Sharp, stitching pain that is worse for the slightest movement and better for rest and firm pressure.
Homeopathic treatment of heel pain at Welling Homeopathy
These are only basic indications – many more homeopathic medicines are used for heel pain, and the right one is chosen after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor. To find out about homeopathy treatment of heel pain at Welling Homeopathy, contact a Welling clinic or call +91 80 80 850 950 for a consultation in person or online.
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
