A herniated lumbar disc compressing a nerve may cause heel pain. A herniated lumbar disc can cause numbness as well as pain in the lower extremities, and may also involve the patient’s heel.
After a lumbar disc herniation due to various factors, the herniated disc will compress the nerve root, which in turn will cause pain and numbness around the lumbar region and the lower limbs, and may also cause pain in the heel. Patients need to undergo X-ray examination in time to clarify the degree of injury. Lumbar traction can be used to relieve pain in less severe cases, while surgery is needed in time for severe symptoms.
If the patient has a history of lumbar disc herniation, heel pain should be timely medical examination, by the doctor to choose the appropriate treatment, usually avoid prolonged standing and sedentary, and develop a good lifestyle.