The most common cause of heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis
Paradigm Medical offers Non-Surgical Treatment Options For Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia).
Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and move, the pain normally decreases, but it might return after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting.
Plantar fasciitis is more common in runners. People who are overweight and those who wear shoes with inadequate support also have an increased risk of plantar fasciitis. With the summer in full swing and flip flops in season, your patients will be calling you, looking for solutions to their foot pain!
To help ease plantar fasciitis pain, try these tips:
1) Most people who have plantar fasciitis recover in several months with rest,
2) Icing the affected area. Try the ThermoActive Ankle/Foot Support. Its combination of cold and compression therapy technology has been proven to improve outcomes.
3) Wearing proper shoes with good support. It is important your shoes support the arch of your foot and absorb shocks when you walk. Orthopedic shoes may be necessary. See our collection.
