Pain on the heels of the feet is often referring to as spurs or plantar fasciitis. If you are experiencing severe pain on your heels especially after some few steps early in the morning and after prolonged walking or jogging, be aware that it is already plantar fasciitis. This pain on feet is most common on persons with flat feet.
This is because of the plantar fasciitis. It is caused by inflammation or tension of the plantar fascia ligament connecting your heel bone to the base of your toes.
That is why your heels every morning is painful as a result of the foot muscles tightening up overnight and accentuating the pull on the ligaments. Pain on the heels of the feet are results of common practices such as, wearing of too high heels among women and men it might be the result of other muscle problems.
To avoid painful heels, people with flat feet should wear support shoes with arch support or use orthotic insoles. Because when the arch starts to collapse the plantar fascia together with the muscle in the bottom of the foot absorbs pressure and impact from walking or standing. This leads to the ligament stretching beyond its limits. Automatically this will leads you to muscle tears and bone spurs. Pain on the heels of the feet can be avoided just by simply following this piece of advice.
But when plantar fasciitis already occur take these treatments because 90 percent of people with plantar fasciitis improve significantly after two months of self-treatment through stretching and orthotic support. So first, use a passive night splint (such as seen in the image just to the right.)
This will keep the feet at an angle of 90 degrees or more to the ankle, which will prevent construction of the plantar fasciitis. Or you may also use custom orthotics or insoles that support the arch to reduce tension on the ligament.
Utilizing HTP heel pad can treat pain on the heels of the feet. This is to relieve pressure, absorb shock and reduce inflammation of the plantar fasciitis.
Aside from those gadgets you may also try simple treatments such as applying an ice pack to the heel 15 to 20 minutes before going to bed.
If not, stretch the Achilles tendon and calf muscle to reduce muscle tightness. If the heel pain is chronic and persisting, make a way to see a podiatrist. Pain on the heels of the feet may now be a serious condition.