Treating Your Heel Pain

Follow these simple yet helpful tips to help you better manage your heel pain.

Heel pain is a common foot problem that is most often caused by plantar fasciitis. The good news is that with some rest and proper at-home care you can be back up and on your feet again in no time. From the office of our Houston, TX, podiatrists, here are some simple strategies to speed up the healing process and to get rid of your heel pain,

Pain Relievers

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen can provide you with temporary relief when heel pain flares up. While this isn’t a cure-all it can be a simple solution to alleviate nasty bouts of pain and inflammation.

Stretching

While exercising may be out of the question right now, there are still different stretches and flexing exercises that you can perform throughout the day. These exercises can help keep the inflamed plantar fascia limber while also strengthening the ligaments and muscles of the feet to prevent future problems.

While our Houston podiatrist would be happy to show you a variety of exercises to alleviate heel pain, here are some stretches that you can start incorporating into your daily routine right now.

Use Shoe Inserts

If you find yourself dealing with occasional bouts of heel pain then it may be worth it to talk with our foot doctor about getting custom orthotics. Prescription shoe inserts can lift the heel, providing additional cushioning, comfort and shock absorption when standing or walking.

From heel pain to diabetic foot problems, the team at Podiatry Associates of Houston can provide you with the foot and ankle care you are looking for. For Chimney Rock, TX, phone 713-666-0287. Call our Memorial City location at 713-467-1299. In Katy, contact us at 281-579-0186. Your friends in Willowbrook can be reached at 832-912-7792. In Woodlands, call 281-849-9891.

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