QUICK TIP – HEEL PAIN

The most common cause for gradual onset of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. If you have developed pain like this, why don’t you try;

1. Make sure you are wearing supportive shoes as much as possible
2. Avoid walking barefoot or on uneven ground
3. Consider trying some cushioned heel cups in your shoes
4. Ice the area a couple of times per day
5. Massage or stretch out your calves regularly
If this doesn’t help, seek help. In this situation a diagnosis is the most important thing to direct your management and there are many structures around the heel that can cause similar pain.