Does anyone have a problem with main tendon underneath foot?
Yes, several times. This is commonly called ‘inflammation of the plantar spur’ and is a painful condition that feels like you are walking on a severe bruise under the heel. The cause is not specifically known but may be attributed to being on your feet too long, especially standing on a hard floor. The circulation of blood in the heel area is reduced and so an inflammation of a little sac in the heel results. There are vital nerves too in the heel which are also affected – soldiers on parade, standing to attention for long periods, sometimes are seen to faint – this is due to blood supply to the heel and nerves within it being reduced. The best remedy is resting the legs. When walking try to put more weight on the ball of your foot and less on the heel. Try walking ‘Indian fashion’ – that is putting the front part of your foot down first and the heel last. With care this condition passes in a few days provided you have taken steps to rest (no pun intended). You may find that some docto
