What to do if the back of the foot feels like a needle prick

When tingling pain occurs on the instep, which is a bit like acupuncture, the patient may have plantar fasciitis. The cause of plantar fasciitis is closely related to bad living habits. For example, sitting or standing for a long time, walking for too long, being affected by wind and cold, etc., may cause such phenomenon. At this time, timely treatment should be carried out. Physical therapy is effective.

Cause : Long-term overload pressure causes acute or chronic injury to the plantar fascia, which is the main cause of pain. The most common cause is frequent long-term walking, including mountain climbing, hiking, shopping and other activities. Walking for several days in a row can easily cause chronic damage to the sole of the foot, leading to plantar fasciitis.

In addition, there are structural factors that lead to abnormal tension in the plantar fascia, such as flat feet, high arches, and short heel tendons. In the long run, improper posture and force when walking may cause pain in the waist, hips, knees, ankles and other parts.

Treatment 1. Physical therapy: Rest and use physical therapy to improve heel pain, including ultrashort wave, electrotherapy, etc. For heel pain caused by standing for a long time or exercising, you can apply ice to the heel for 10 to 15 minutes. If there is no significant improvement, local blockade may be considered. 2. Arch support Using insoles with arch support can evenly disperse the pressure on the soles of the patients' feet, which can effectively reduce the tension on the plantar fascia when the lower limbs are weight-bearing, thereby reducing the damage to the plantar fascia caused by repeated pulling. 3. Stretching Exercise (1) Lean against a wall and stretch your upper arms forward to shoulder height. Press the wall with your palms. Bend one knee and push it toward the wall while keeping the other knee straight. Bend your knee and slowly lean forward while trying to keep your heel flat on the ground. When you feel the Achilles tendon and arch of the foot stretching, maintain this position for 10 seconds, then relax and stand upright. (2) Lean forward against a fixed object and slowly squat down, keeping your heels on the ground. When you feel your Achilles tendon and arch of your foot rising off the ground and your muscles fully stretched, hold this position for 10 seconds and then stand up. Can be practiced repeatedly. (3) Stand on the bottom step of the stairs balancing on your front foot. Slowly lower your heel until you begin to feel a stretch in your calf muscles. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then stand up and repeat.