Pain on the heel of your foot?

Question

I was running last Friday. An I started to feel a throbbing pain on my left heel. So it kept throbbing; took some advil. Pain went away. But for this week any big impact on foot makes that spot hurt. If I run, or jump from somewhere. Any idea what I could of injured? Also any remedy?

Thanks for the tip. These are brand new running shoes. Maybe some kind of pad. But also I have flat feet would this cause this?

I'm 19. Don't know if it happens at that age.

Answer 1

Here's a good page I wrote on heel pain and massage. I think by what you have described, it would be applicable to your situation.

http://www.a-body-for-living.com/massage-for-heel-pain.html

Good luck.

Answer 2

It could be plantar's fasciitis. It's an inflammation, usually caused by running/walking, of a tendon in the foot. It's quite common in people who exercise regularly.
First thing is to completely rest it for about a week---no running. Take an anti-inflammatory, like Advil, for the pain. It's important to keep the internal inflammation down, even if you aren't running on it.
In your week of resting it, go buy a new pair of running shoes with really good heel cushion.

Answer 3

My husband had foot pain of unexplained origin and when he went to Trade Home shoe store they were able to fit him with a special insert for his shoe that took the pain away. As we age (darn!) the arch of the foot begins to drop just a bit. This supports it again and you will be off and running again! Good luck!

Answer 4

Go to the foot doctor. Be prepared THEY WILL PUT A NEEDLE IN YOUR HEEL....it hurts but..the pain will go away

Answer 5

Could HAVE, not Could OF!!!!