Numbness
I do flexing exercises at times such as moving the toes both upward toward and then away from the shin area. Lately I have noticed when I move (at the ankle) my left foot upward toward the shin a sensation almost like something is lightly tearing within my heel. Now there is a numb area in my left heel and it appears to be spreading upward in the back of my heel. I’m 65, fairly active, in good health and take no medications. Could I have torn something and is it possible to heal by itself? This numbness in my left heel only affects about two inches in from the back of the heel and seems to be spreading upward along the back of my heel.
I’ve never noticed anything such as this and any information would be greatly appreaciated.
Thanks,Bill
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Vivian Abrams DPM
From your description. it sounds as if you have a tear in the fascia. The numbness may be a sensory nerve that is getting trapped up in the resulting inflammation. You should stop the exercise that caused the problem and try to rest the area. Ice and some heel cushion may help. If you are not noting any improvement at all after several days-to weeks, please see a podiatrist.