Heel pain

CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN

1. Overload of physical activity [excessive running, jumping, or other activities repetitive or excessive stress on soft tissue which leads to tears and inflammation]
2. Arthritis
3. Diabetes
4. Incorrect shoes [improper fit or support]
   
5. Mechanics of foot [flat feet, high arches, pronation, abnormal gait]
   
6. Age [tissue tends to get weaker and more likely to tear and become inflammed
   
7. Weight [pregnancy]
   
8. Hormonal changes [pregnancy]
   
9. On feet all day
10. Wear high heels shoes or boots that do not provide support

HOME CARE

• Change physical activity
• Rest foot
• Apply ice/heat to heel and calf muscle as much in your day as can 4-5 times
  
• OTC medication [Ibuprofen to decrease inflamation and Acetaminophen to decrease pain
• Orthodics - Bill Stone @ Run Tex is great! Tami @ Sports performance I hear good things
  
• Night splint
• TP Kit 2 times a day
  
• Foam roller
• Stretch after exercise for minimum of 20 minutes - holding each stretch for 2 minutes
• Yoga....1-2 times a week. If you do not like it..find a fitness yoga..class
  

If the pain continues for longer than a week, you should visit a sports specialist:

• ART/Graston certified Chiropractor
  
• Podiatrist
• Myofascial massage: Holly Odom, Renee Schroeder
• Physical therapist: Dr Phil Davis, Suzanne Trotter, MS
  

If symptoms persist longer than 3 months, it will take longer to repair and rebuilt the dysfunctional tissue. Want to discontinue activities that causes the fascia to become overstretched resulting in tears and inflammation.

DIAGNOSIS: PLANTAR FASCITIS