2007-01-31 23:20:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If the pain feels like the bottom of your heel is bruised, and it is worse when you get out of bed, or after you've been sitting awhile, it might be plantar fasciitis. It is caused when a band of tissue attached to your heel bone on the underside of your foot becomes inflamed and contracts.
The best way to get relief from plantar fasciitis is to wear a NIGHT SPLINT while you sleep, which flexes your foot and gently stretches the band of tissue, so to prevent it from contracting. It will probably take a few weeks of wearing the splint every night to fully heal, but it works! When you're sitting during the day, try to keep your foot flexed, with the toes pointed upwards, so the arch of your foot is stretched. Heel inserts in your shoes can offer a little temporary relief, but they don't really help to heal the inflamed tissue or fix the cause of the problem.
I had heel pain for a few months, due to being on my feet too much, on a concrete floor. Wearing the night splint while I slept, and stretching during the day, made it feel better instantly, but it took about 3-4 weeks for it to fully heal. It cost about $50, but it was worth every penny.
Another thing that has really helped my feet is wearing "Crocs" rubber clogs. They are ugly, but I have never worn a more comfortable pair of shoes in my life. In the past, I could barely walk after getting home from work - my feet, knees, hips, and back would hurt so badly after walking on concrete for 16+ hours. Since getting the Crocs, I have had NONE of those problems. An added plus is that they come in several colors and styles, both kids and adult sizes, are lightweight, have non-slip soles, do NOT absorb odors, and can be washed in the sink or dishwasher. It feels like wearing slippers to work! The most popular style has airholes in the toes, which I thought I was going to hate, but my feet stay very warm in them, and I'm sure it's healthier to have a little airflow. The only time I've had any problem with them is when it rained (wet toes from stepping in puddles), but I will soon be getting a pair in the closed-toe style to wear on rainy days.
2007-02-01 00:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by gelfling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 18:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband thought he had heel spurs. He went to a health aid store where they had a guy who made shoe inserts. He told my husband it was inflamed tendons that caused his pain while walking.
He made him a couple of shoe inserts that cured the problem in about 2 months. The inserts transfered the weight bearing on the feet. They were expensive, but sure beat the heck out of 'living with it' or surgery.
Not sure what type of therapist would do this, but I'd check with a podiatrist to see if there is one in your area.
2007-02-01 15:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a podiatrist for an initial consultation, pay close attention, then you can help yourself in the future.
2007-01-31 23:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
request 10 mg vicodin and learn to live with it.
2007-01-31 23:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by bimbo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋