What are the causes of pain when stretching the heel?
Pain when stretching the heel may be caused by overstretching, excessive fatigue, Achilles tendinitis, and other reasons, requiring active treatment.
Overstretching: If the heel is overstretched during stretching, it may cause minor damage to local tissues, leading to pain. This can be alleviated through adequate rest and local ice packs.
Excessive Fatigue: If intense exercise or physical labor has been performed recently, local muscles may be tense for a long time, leading to lactic acid accumulation. Stretching may cause pain, which can be improved through local massage and hot compresses to promote lactic acid decomposition.
Achilles Tendinitis: Achilles tendinitis refers to inflammation around the Achilles tendon. If stimulated by inflammation, pain may be felt. Stretching the heel also involves the Achilles tendon, leading to increased pain. Medications such as Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules, Diclofenac Sodium Sustained-Release Tablets, and Paracetamol Sustained-Release Tablets should be taken as recommended by a doctor.
Besides the above reasons, it may also be caused by factors such as bursitis. However, regardless of the cause, active treatment is required to avoid delaying the best treatment time.
