Fluid in the heel

[Haruka]

I am going for a treatment next week however I have a very painful heel. I cannot put my full weight on my right foot as it feels there is a ball of fluid therewhich is painful when pressed. Can this be dispersed with reflexology or is it best to mention this before treatment so that she can avoid this area? I beleive it is to do with fibroids and I am hoping treatment will help as GP says have to live with them []

 

[Mayha]

Can anyone post a footmap so that I can check this out? Thanks.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Anyone?

 

[Kelsi]

As far as the heel is concerned, from a reflexology point of view, it could either be connected with your reproductive area, your lower digestives or your hip and pelvis area.

Personally, if you're getting such excessive pain, it sounds like you could have spur heel or plantar fasciitis, which quite a common problem in the ligaments running under the arch of the foot, often due to fallen arches. The tendon is pulled taught and can begin to calcify.

If this is the case a podiatrist should be able to help you by giving you a biomechanical assessment which checks your stance and gait and may recommend orthotics to go in your shoes.

Lesley