Heel pain can be described as an irritation of the ligament running along the bottom of the foot and attaching to the heel,sometimes disabling, can occur in the front, back, or bottom of the heel. Heel pain is generally the result of faulty biomechanics (walking gait abnormalities) that place too much stress on the heel bone and the soft tissues that attach to it. The stress may also result from injury, or a bruise incurred while walking, running, or jumping on hard surfaces; wearing poorly constructed footwear; or being overweight.
RECOMMENDATIONS: A podiatrist can evaluate arch and heel pain and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain. A variety of heel cushions and pads may also be recommended. Wearing cushioned shoes with an elevated heel may decrease pressure and alleviate some pain. We recommend the
Powerstep Arch Supports or the
Sole Thin Casual Arch Supports to people who do have custom orthotics. We find that many people find this as an affordable solution to custom orthotics.
Learn more about
Achilles Tendinitis and
Plantar Fasciitis.
SHOE RECOMMENDATIONS:Purchase and maintain good shoes and replace them regularly. We recommend the following shoe brands for those with achilles tendonitis and/or heel pain and heel spurs; Acor, Bite, Brooks, Comfortrite, Darco GentleStep, Drew, Finn Comfort, PG Lite, Kumfs, Mephisto, Naot, Orthofeet, Orthaheel, P.W. Minor, Sanita , and WeilBeing.
