Symptoms and Prevention of Heel Pain
Symptoms of heel pain:
Normally, heel pain differs in intensity according to the foot type and period of time the individual have been suffering. You may experience an irritating sensation acute pain, numbness (or) any blend of these sensation. Swelling, redness and heat in the heel portion are the major symptoms.
- Plantar fasciitis - normally has gradual development but it can be severe in no time and can affect both feet. The person affected from plantar fasciitis usually feel severe pain inside a particular part underneath the heel.
- During inactivity and subsequently after standing for a long time.
- Getting up from a deep seated position makes the pain to become severe.
- Persons affected from plantar fasciitis may feel unbearable pain after carrying out their exercises.
- Mild swelling in the heel can be considered as one of the sign of plantar fasciitis.
Prevention - Heel pain
- Check your foot with physician before involving in any exercises.
- Exercise slowly at the initial stage and gradually improve it.
- Prepare yourself in the right manner by doing warm up and stretching activities before starting an exercising program.
- Always use appropriate shoes for every activity.
- Wear shoes that possess shock protection soles, sturdy shanks and supportive heel counters.
- Avoid the footwear that are unfit for your foot.
- Purchase the footwear that suitable for your feet.
- Try to avoid bare foot while working on rough surfaces and stepping on rocks.
Better to stop your activities temporarily, when the heel pain prolongs.
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