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Seeking Relief from Persistent Heel Pain
Orthopedic Disorders
Consultation #46564
248 days ago
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Seeking Relief from Persistent Heel Pain - #46564

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Hii I have lot of heel pain past 1 yearsi taken past 4 daysItaken isthika swedha butIhave no differenceso pleasehelp me

How would you describe the intensity of your heel pain?:

- Severe

What activities seem to trigger or worsen your heel pain?:

- No specific activity

Have you tried any other treatments for your heel pain?:

- Yes, physical therapy
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Dr. Manjula
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
248 days ago
5

Hello, 1. Please change the foot wear. 2. Keep your feet warm by wearing socks and appropriate foot wear which give good arch and soft. 3. See if you have any spur in the heal.

Medicines: 1. Yogaraaja Guggulu DS(avn)1—0—1 with medicine no. 1 for 60 days 2. Rasnasapthakam kashayam 20ml—0—20ml by adding 80ml of boiled cooled water. 45 minutes before breakfast and 45 minutes before dinner for 60 days 3. Burclavin soft gel capsules(avn) 2–0–2 after breakfast and after dinner with a cup of warm water for 60 days.

Take care, Kind regards.

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Dr. Sumi. S
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
248 days ago
5

Hello,

Your severe heel pain for more than 1 year, not linked to any specific activity and not responding to physical therapy or recent Ishtika Sweda (only 4 days) suggests a chronic condition, most commonly: Plantar fasciitis Calcaneal spur Vata–Kapha dushti with degeneration of heel pad and fascia Sometimes associated with long-standing strain, improper footwear, or metabolic issues

In chronic heel pain, short duration swedana alone is not sufficient. Ayurveda works by reducing inflammation, correcting Vata imbalance, improving tissue nutrition, and softening heel structures, which needs systematic and longer treatment.

🔎 Recommended Investigations (If not done in last 6 months) 1.X-ray Heel (lateral view) – to rule out calcaneal spur 2.Serum Vitamin D3 3.Serum Calcium 4.ESR / CRP – to assess 5.chronic inflammation 6.Uric acid (if pain is severe in morning or sudden flares)

💊 Internal Medicines Phase 1 – 21 days (Pain reduction + inflammation control + Vata pacification) 1.Yogaraja Guggulu – 2 tablets, twice daily after meals 2.Rasnadi Kashayam – 15 ml + 30 ml warm water, twice daily before food 3.Shallaki (Boswellia) capsule – 1 capsule twice daily after meals 4.Gandha Taila capsule – 1 capsule twice daily after meals

Phase 2 – 45 days (Tissue strengthening + chronic pain control) 1.Maharasnadi Kashayam – 15 ml + 30 ml warm water, twice daily before food 2.Trayodashanga Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after meals 3.Asthi Poshak tablet – 1 tablet twice daily 4.Ashwagandha Ghana Vati – 1 tablet at bedtime

🌿 External & Supportive Therapies 1.Abhyanga (oil massage) Kottamchukkadi Taila or Mahanarayana Taila Massage heel and sole daily at night, followed by warm water wash 2.Swedana (heat therapy) Continue Ishtika Sweda or Nadi Sweda Minimum 14–21 days required for effect 3.Upanaha (medicated poultice) – very effective in chronic heel pain Apply at night for 7–10 days

Footwear correction * Use soft cushioned footwear / silicone heel pad * Avoid barefoot walking on hard floors

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations ❌ Avoid Cold water exposure to feet Excess walking/standing on hard surfaces Flat footwear, slippers without cushioning Sour, fermented, very dry foods Late nights

✅ Include Warm, oily, nourishing food 1–2 tsp cow ghee daily Sesame oil application to feet before bath Adequate sunlight exposure (for Vitamin D) Proper rest for feet

🧘🏻‍♀️ Gentle Exercises & Practices 1.Calf stretching (wall stretch) – twice daily 1.Ankle rotations – 10 rounds each side 3.Toe curl exercise 4.Avoid high-impact activities during treatment phase

🕉️ Follow-up & Expected Results Pain softening: 2–3 weeks Morning pain reduction: 4–6 weeks Significant improvement in chronic heel pain: 2–3 months with regular treatment

📌 Important: 4 days of Ishtika Sweda is too short for a 1-year chronic problem. Consistency is the key. If you want, you can tell me: Your age Whether pain is worse in the morning first step X-ray heel report if available I can fine-tune the treatment further

Warm regards, Dr.Sumi MS(Ayu)

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
244 days ago
5

You will have to investigate the cause of heel pain Do X-ray heel lateral view S. Uric acid. Also take orthopedic doctor 's opinion. Meanwhile you can start with Mahavatvidhvansh vati 1-0-1 after food with water Dashamoolarist 15 ml twice daily after food with MahaYograj guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Keep your feet in warm salt water for 10 minutes twice daily. Avoid sour food. Avoid walking on rough surfaces. Wear comfortable sports shoes.

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
248 days ago
5

Take mahayoga Guggulu gold 1tab bd, vatari Guggulu 1tab bd, dashamoolarista 20ml bd,go for agnikarma u ll get 💯 results

Dr RC BAMS MS

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
248 days ago
5

May b ur condition is chronic go to agnikarma 2 or 3 sittings then u ll get results

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Client
248 days ago

Last time I take agnikarma sir but I have no result for me

Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
248 days ago
5

Since you were healed pain, as persisted since last year and Ishika Swedha for four days has not helped. This suggest a chronic condition possible plantar fasciitis Calceneal spur or vata dominant heel pain in Ayurvedic terms

Short-term swedha alone is usually not enough for long standing pain

You can start with Yogaraja guggulu one tablet twice daily after food with warm water Ashwagandha churna 1 teaspoon with warm water at night Dashamoola aristha 4 teaspoon with equal amount of water twice daily after me

Isthika swedha can be continued for 20 to 30 minute daily followed by Dhanwantaram oil massage on the heel and sole

Avoid walking, barefoot on heart surface Use soft footwear Soak feet in warm water with rock salt once daily Avoid prolonged standing or uneven surfaces

Avoid cold, dry and processed food

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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
248 days ago
5

only take brukalin tab (avn pharma ) 2 tab 3 times definety give 100 result for 1 month ’ than take 2 times day 1 month than take 1 times day 1 month i have many pt get 97 % results

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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
248 days ago
5

tab Burcalvin soft gel capsules

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
248 days ago
5

LHello I get how awful it can be to deal with heel pain that just won’t go away, even after trying different things.but dont worry we are here to help you out 😊

Your Heel Pain

If your heel has been hurting for over a year, Ayurveda usually calls this Vatakantaka. Sometimes, it’s connected to plantar fasciitis or heel spurs.

The main reasons for this pain are:

* Too much Vata dosha (which means dryness and breakdown) * Lots of stress on the heel for a long time * Not enough fluid in your joints (weakened bones and bone marrow) * Bad shoes or walking on hard ground a lot

Just using Ishtika Sweda (a type of heat therapy) isn’t enough for long-lasting Vatakantaka. That’s why you haven’t felt better

AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

EXTERNAL CARE (Super important)

These are the best for long-term heel pain:

Oil Massage (Taila Abhyanga) Daily - Oil: Kottamchukkadi Taila or Mahanarayana Taila -How to do it: Warm the oil, then massage your heel and the bottom of your foot for 10-15 minutes every night. Put on cotton socks after.

-Herbal Poultice (Upanaha Sweda) – 7 to 14 days: This is a bandage with a herbal paste that you leave on overnight. It works better than Ishtika Sweda.

Warm Oil Therapy (Sneha Sweda):After your oil massage, use hot water compresses or steam.

INTERNAL MEDICATION (You need these)

1.Burcalvin 1-0-1 after food For Vata and joint pain. 2. Rasna Saptaka Kashaya 15ml-0-15ml + 45 ml water after food

ADDITIONAL TIPS

* Always wear soft, comfy shoes. * Don’t walk barefoot on hard floors. * Don’t stand for too long. * Keep your feet warm and away from cold.

DIET MODIFICATION

✅INCLUDE Warm, oily, freshly made food. 1 teaspoon of cow ghee every day. Cooked veggies, moong dal, rice, wheat.

❌AVOID Cold food and drinks. Too much tea or coffee. Dry foods, bakery stuff. Staying up late.

When to Get an X-ray

If you haven’t already, an X-ray of your heel (side view) can show if you have heel spurs.

Your pain can get better, but it needs: * The right treatment * Regular oiling * Medicines to calm Vata inside * Patience

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
248 days ago
5

HEEL PAIN THAT PERSISTS FOR ONE YEAR IS OFTEN DUE TO PLANTAR FASCIITIS, VATA IMBALANCE, OR KALKA/ASTHI DUST ACCUMULATION IN AYURVEDIC TERMS IT MAY NOT RESPOND QUICKLY TO SWEDANA (ISTHIKA SWEDHA) ALONE BECAUSE THE UNDERLYING CAUSE IS CHRONIC VATA AND MUSCLE-LIGAMENT STIFFNESS

SINCE YOU HAVE TRIED SWEDANA FOR ONLY 4 DAYS, IT IS TOO SHORT TO NOTICE EFFECT CHRONIC HEEL PAIN NEEDS MULTI-MODAL AYURVEDIC APPROACH INCLUDING INTERNAL HERBS, EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS, AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES

ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA TAKE 1 TEASPOON WITH GHEE OR WARM MILK AT NIGHT HELPS RELAX VATA, NURTURE MUSCLES AND LIGAMENTS

YOGRAJ GUGGULU) 2 TABLET IN MORNING WITH WARM WATER HELPS REDUCE INFLAMMATION AND STRENGTHEN BONES

KALKA OR LOCAL HERBAL PASTE FOR HEEL MUSTARD OIL + ASHWAGANDHA OR NAGARMOTHA POWDER APPLY AT NIGHT COVER WITH BANDAGE LEAVE UNTIL MORNING

ISTHIKA SWEDHA IS USEFUL BUT NEEDS TO BE CONTINUOUS DO 15 TO 20 MINUTES DAILY FOR 2 TO 3 WEEKS ALSO USE ABHYANGA (OIL MASSAGE) WITH SESAME OIL OR MUKTA VATI OIL GENTLE MASSAGE ON HEEL AND FOOT SOFTENS LIGAMENTS AND REDUCES PAIN

AVOID STANDING ON HARD SURFACES LONG TIME USE SOFT CUSHIONED FOOTWEAR DO SIMPLE FOOT STRETCHES DAILY HEEL RAISES, TOE STRETCHES, CALF STRETCHES WALK ON SOFT SAND OR GRASS IF POSSIBLE MAINTAIN WARMTH IN FEET, DO NOT EXPOSE TO COLD

INCLUDE WARM, EASY TO DIGEST FOOD GHEE, SESAME SEEDS, ASHWAGANDHA, DRY FRUITS REDUCE COLD AND RAW FOOD THAT AGGRAVATES VATA

CHRONIC HEEL PAIN DOES NOT RESOLVE IN 4 TO 5 DAYS WITH CONSISTENT AYURVEDIC TREATMENT AND DAILY MASSAGE PATIENTS USUALLY NOTICE RELIEF IN 3 TO 4 WEEKS COMPLETE RELIEF MAY TAKE 6 TO 8 WEEKS DEPENDING ON STIFFNESS AND AGE

IF AFTER 4 TO 6 WEEKS THERE IS NO IMPROVEMENT YOU MAY NEED X RAY OR ULTRASOUND TO RULE OUT HEEL SPUR OR BONE

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Dr. Soukhya Hiremath
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
248 days ago
5

Hi this is Dr soukhya no need to worry… You can do one thing… Take leaves of calotripis plant heat on pan apply on heel tie it whole night… T yogaraja guggulu 1-0-1after food

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Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
248 days ago
5

Medicines 1 Maharasnadi Kwath – 20 ml + 60 ml warm water morning empty stomach 2 Yogaraja Guggulu – 2 tablets morning + 2 tablets night after food 3 Punarnavadi Mandoor – 250 mg morning + night after food 4 Dashmoolarishta – 20 ml + 40 ml warm water after lunch & dinner

Oil (must use daily) Warm Pinda Taila OR Mahanarayan Taila apply at heel & calf massage nightly 15 min followed by hot water bag + wear cotton socks overnight

Daily Must-Do Soak feet 15 min in warm water + 1 tsp Triphala powder + pinch rock salt , twice daily No barefoot walking – wear soft cushioned slippers Legs elevated 20 min twice daily

Diet Give only: moong khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, coconut water Avoid completely: curd, cold drinks, fried food, excessive salt

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
247 days ago
5

1.Mahayograj guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Maharasnadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Shallaki capsules 1 cap twice daily with water after meals 4.Mahanarayan taila-massage with warm oil twice daily followed by hot fomentation

🌸 Home Remedies & Lifestyle: - Warm water foot soak with rock salt daily. - Avoid prolonged standing and wear soft cushioned footwear. - Stretching exercises for calf and plantar fascia (gentle yoga like Tadasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana).

Diet: Warm, light meals; avoid excess cold, dry, or stale foods that aggravate Vata.

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