Aches and pains that affect the feet can impact your life in many ways, none of which are likely to be pleasant. In addition to making time spent on your feet uncomfortable, foot pain of any kind can impact other activities and even affect your ability to walk, engage in healthy exercise, or play active games with your children.
Foot pain that tends to radiate from the heel can be even more debilitating than other types of foot pain because the heel bears much of the body's weight whenever you are walking or standing. If you or someone you love is dealing with heel pain that is causing increasing difficulties and discomfort, here are some possible options to help you find the relief you crave.
Check for issues with shoe fit or style
If you have recently begun to wear a different style or type of shoe, the development of heel pain may be related to that change. If the heel pain is caused by a visible bruise or blister, the interior of the shoe may be rubbing against your foot and causing the problem.
If, however, there is no visible discoloration or skin injury, the problem may be related to the style of the shoe or the heel height. If the shoe's design differs greatly from the shoes that you normally wear, it may cause the muscles in the foot or heel to feel the strain and become inflamed. Soaking the injured foot in warm water and then massaging it with a healing lotion may help to relieve the inflammation and pain.
Explore the possibility of plantar fasciitis
If the foot discomfort you are dealing with feels more like a stabbing pain, you may be dealing with a more serious problem called plantar fasciitis. This common cause of foot pain results when inflammation in the plantar fascia on the bottom of the foot develops and causes pain to occur in the area of the heel.
Plantar fasciitis is common among those who engage in activities such as running or jogging but can also result in those who are overweight or those who wear shoes that lack sufficient support. Often, plantar fasciitis pain is at its worst soon after arising or after long periods of standing or exercising.
To learn more about the cause of the heel pain you are experiencing, as well as a treatment plan to find relief, make an appointment with a heel pain professional in your area.
Share5 December 2019
After suffering a traumatic foot and ankle injury, I wasn't sure how to move forward. I wanted to make things right, but the issue was so significant that I needed surgery. After surgery, I was still struggling, so a friend of mine suggested working with a podiatrist in addition to my foot and ankle surgeon. It was an excellent experience, and it felt like I had truly made some strides in the right direction. On this website, I wanted to talk about how podiatrists can help you to get your feet fixed, and how making the right choices can significantly improve your quality of life.
