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