how can i get rid of heel pain?

Answer 1

I am a Neuromuscualr Therapist.

Bone spurs, plantar fasciitis, sore heels, collapsed arches and similar conditions are all symptoms of the same thing: muscular imbalances in the lower leg and hip. In the case of bone spurs, the tendon attaching to the bone is pulled so tight by the muscle that the tendon begins to tear away from the bone. The body responds by filling the resultant gap between the tendon and bone with calcium to prevent the tendon from tearing away completely. Heel and plantar pain result primarily from overly tight calf muscles, although some smaller leg muscles can also be involved. Your leg muscles are probably always on the verge of causing strain on the heel attachments, all it takes is a little more physical activity than usual and you get pain.

The simplest solution I can give you is to thoroughly stretch your leg muscles, especially the calf. This is usually sufficient to at least alleviate the pain, sometimes curing it altogether. For good stretches and an explanation of how overly tight muscles/postural imbalances lead to pain, go to www.egoscue.com. Pete's book, "Pain Free, A Revolutionary Method For Stopping Chronic Pain", is also an excellent book to follow and will help you alleviate most pain, not just heel problems.

Corrective massage such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Rolfing or deep tissue therapy also makes a big difference. A good therapist will be able to help you identify what's causing your symptoms and how to prevent them.

Heel pain is a symptom, not the cause, of your pain. Address the tight muscles causing the imbalance and the pain will resolve itself.

Answer 2

Depends where on your heel the pain is.

If it's the underside of your heel - on the sole of your foot - it could be plantar fasciitis, at irritation of the thick supportive tissue that helps maintain the arch in your foot. This can often be helped by over the counter arch supports as a first line of action, or you may need orthotics and some kind of local treatment to clear it. (Injection or physio).

If the pain is at the back of the heel, it may be that your Achilles Tendon is a little inflamed, either on the tendon itself, or the point where it attaches to your heelbone. This can be due to a number of reasons, for example a change in activity, hard heelcups in shoes causing friction on the tendon, or a little wear and tear developing in the tendon itself (you don't say what age you are).
Gentle calf muscle stretches may help.

Either way, get it checked out by your GP, who should be able to help you sort it.

Answer 3

Go to a foot doctor and get a shot of cortozone. I have bone spurs in my heels and that was the only thing that helped.

Answer 4

If you mean bone spurs I don`t know. I have them and the pain lessens with time. When the pain is at its` worst it`s better to rest your feet in an elevated position.

Answer 5

sit on it