Heel Pain
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

How is Heel Pain diagnosed?

Following are the assessments used to diagnose the condition:

• X-ray
• Physical Examination

How is Heel Pain prevented?

Here are a few preventive measures that one can use to avoid any complications caused by the condition:

• Wear shoes fit properly
• Wear the right shoes
• Stretch your muscles
• Pace yourself
• Maintain a healthy diet
• Rest

What is the treatment for Heel Pain?

Here are the most common treatment methods that cure the condition:

• Rest: If the condition is addressed at its initial stages, it can be fixed simply by resting.
• Icing: Icing helps reduce swelling and pain in the joints. The point where the pain is severe must be iced multiple times a day.
• Medication: Painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicines may be prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation.
• Shoe Inserts: 3/8″ or 1/2″ heel inserts may be recommended by the doctors to the patients with heel pain.
• Surgery: When non-surgical treatments don’t help, doctors may have to perform surgery to reduce the pain.
• Physical Therapy: Physical therapy that involves stretching and exercise will help strengthen the muscles and reduce the pain.

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