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Heel Pain Treatment
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892

Summary:
The most common causes of heel pain is a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis

Keywords:
Heel pain, heel spurs, heel pain treatment

Article Body:
The most common causes of heel pain is a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis

The plantar fascia works like a rubber band between the heel and the ball of your foot to form
Taping

Athletic tape is applied to the plantar fascia and works be reducing tension by preventing the
Shoe Inserts

Shoe inserts are by far the most effective treatment used to manage plantar fasciitis. They he

Rest

Intially you should decrease any strenuous activities such as sports and long walks to allow i
Ice and Heat
Proven therapy for plantar fasciitis by alternating application of heat and cold coupled with

Hot/Cold Packs provide therapy that´s constantly in touch with sore muscles, tendons and tissu
Night Splints
Heel pain night splints maintain the ankle in a upward position and toe extension, creating a

Speed up the heeling process of plantar fasciitis FXT Night Splints with this low profile, the
Stretching
One of the most effective treatment options for plantar fasciitis is stretching. Tightness in

Therefore it makes sense that reduction of the tightness of the achilles tendon and calf muscl

Example Stretch

Plantar fascia-specific stretch. Patient crosses affected foot over contralateral leg, grasps


Corticosteroid Injections
Limited evidence supports the use of corticosteroid injections to manage plantar fasciitis. I

Emu Muscle and Joint Gel

This gel, blended with Blackpepper and Eucalyptus Essential Oil is excellent for relieving mus

Directions: gently rub in a thin coat of gel to the affected area. Repeat up to four times dai
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

A relatively new treatment option for heel pain is ESWT which involves the usage of high inten
Casting

Casting is rarely a treatment option for heel pain. Podiatrists have applied well-padded fiber
Surgery
Surgery for plantar fasciitis should be the last option as success rates can be as low as 37%

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