Every mile you walk puts 60 tons of stress on each foot. Your feet can handle a heavy load, but too much stress pushes them over their limits. When you pound your feet on hard surfaces through intense sporting activity or by wearing shoes that irritate sensitive tissues or lack proper support, you may develop heel pain, the most common problem affecting the foot and ankle in middle age. Many people try to ignore the early signs of heel pain and keep on doing the activities that caused it, hoping it will improve. However, when you continue to use a sore heel, it will only get worse and could become a chronic condition leading to more serious and long-term mobility problems.
Heel pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are several common causes. If you have heel pain any of the following causes could be a reason:
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Some Basic Tips to Help You Along
The following self-care measures may help reduce symptoms:
Stop all impact sports and rest the foot, especially if you are involved in some heavy sporting activity, and remember this is only for a few initial days.
Stretching the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon with some simple exercises is effective in reducing symptoms. The Doctor will help you with these stretching exercises.
Use shoes with better heel cushioning, or include a heel cup or heel cushion to prevent hard surfaces from irritating the heels repeatedly while walking.
Apply ice to the heel. Freeze a plastic bottle of water and roll your foot over it. This is especially beneficial in acute pain.
