HEEL PAIN
Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. No wonder a lot of things can go wrong. Here are a few common problems:
Heel problems are common and can be painful. Often, they result from too much stress on your heel bone and the tissues that surround it. That stress can come from:
- Injuries
- Bruises that you get walking, running or jumping
- Wearing shoes that don't fit or aren't made well
- Being overweight
These can lead to tendinitis, bursitis and fasciitis, which are all types of inflammation of the tissues that surround your heel. Over time the stress can cause bone spurs and deformities. Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout, can also lead to heel problems. Treatments for heel problems might include rest, medicines, exercises, taping and special shoes. Surgery is rarely needed.
NB: the above information is provided solely for informative
purposes and not as do-it-yourself instructions. Kindly consult you healthcare professional
for advice and guidance. The author
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Give us a call at Pieter M Botha Orthotist & Prosthetist if you experience Heel Pain on 017 634 7086/7 or fill in your medical requirements on the Contact Us form.