Heel Pain
HEEL PAIN
Heels can become painful for a variety of reasons, for example
- Bursitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
These are the most common types of heel pain.
- Bursitis
Often results from standing for long periods and can be helped with simple cushioning or gel heel cups etc.
Often results from standing for long periods and can be helped with simple cushioning or gel heel cups etc.
- Plantar Fasciitis
This is pain in the base of the heel which classically is worse after rest but can be worse the more you are on your feet. Typically it is one foot but can be in both.
It is the plantar fascia (soft tissue under the foot), which is pulling too hard on the heel bone and causing inflammation. The foot not functioning correctly often causes this.
Simple exercises and footwear changes are the first thing to do. Calf stretching
is good for this as often it is associated with a tight calf muscle. Good supportive footwear is essential, not too rigid a heel but the main thing is supportive, i.e lace up shoes / boots. Sandals do not particularly provide good foot support, although the vionic sandals can be a good compromise.
if your symptoms persist it may be best to have an online video consultation to see other issues that may be contributing to this and then our Podiatrist will be able to suggest other exercises and advise if any insoles would benefit you.
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