how can I prevent heel pain?
400782
See a podiatrist.  I had the same problem and it turned out to be inflammation on the tendon that runs the entire length of my foot.  With proper shoe support and shoe inserts, the problem has pretty much gone a way.    The arch is where you need the most support.  Good luck to you, that is very painful.
73724
another good thing to do is to check in with a certain doctor (i am not sure what the name is ) but they make orthodics which are shoe inserts made for u so that they can help your stance, my legs and feet always hurt until i got custom orthodics, so along with the stretching and yoga this will help
173997
Get good shoes for walking, take whatever pain med you can tolerate (ask your doctor first), use ice pack when needed. Main thing is see your doctor. Good luck.
68830
I had this a few years ago. I wore splints on my feet to bed. The problem is that when you sleep your foot is not at a 90 degree angle as it rests. When you put your feet on the floor the tendon that runs from your heel to your foot bad stretches back to the 90 degree angle. Normally this isn't a problem but when it is irritated it hurts like someone is jabbing an ice pick into your heel. I wore the splints for about four months.\nI also did stretch the tendon a few times a day by standing on a stair, preferably one at the bottom. Edge your feet back until it's mainly your foot pad and toes left on the stair. Lower your weight moving your heels down a little, lift back up, then see if you can lift your weight up some too. Repeat about ten times a session, not if/until it hurts. If it hurts only do one occassionally and build up the stretch. This will increase the flexibility of the tendon. \nIf you need to be on your feet for a long time (like I did for my honeymoon) you can go to a Podiatrist and have steroid shots in each foot. This will help for about a month or maybe more. You could also do that now and still work on stretching and wearing the splints. I didn't wear my pumps during the ordeal but I'm back in them now and have been for quite a while.\nGood luck to you!
314913
I tried an insert similar to the ones picturted here:\nhttp://store.yahoo.com/archandheel/heelpainrelw.html\nand it seemed to work pretty well for me
999873
I have a pair and I love them.  Yes they have helped with my heel pain and back pain.  They aren't cheap though.
141181
If pain is mostly heel pain but radiates forward, I would suspect plantar fasciitis.  See your Dr for an evaluation.
476847
Stretching the calf muscles before getting out of bed in the morning and a few times per day will usually cure plantar fasciitis. Leaning against a wall with your feet flat on the ground is another way to stretch the plantar fascia. When the calf muscles allow the foot to bend back easily, there will be less tension in the bottom of the foot when walking or running. If the foot cannot bend back as far as needed, excessive tension in the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon occurs. \n\nNot stretching before walking can cause new injury so make a habit of stretching before walking. And, stretching too far or too many times at once can hurt the heel and Achilles tendon. Try stretching slowly about five times before getting out of bed and after sitting a while.\n\nThe longer you wait to start stretching after plantar fasciitis begins, the longer your recovery will be. It may even take months of regular stretching if you have had the pain for too long. Replacing stiff-soled shoes with flexible shoes, using better arch support, using shoes with thicker and softer soles, and/or losing weight will help keep plantar fasciitis from returning.
220620
Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis are treated by measures which decrease the associated inflammation and avoid reinjury. Local ice applications both reduce pain and inflammation. Antiinflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or injections of cortisone are often helpful. Orthotic devices or shoe inserts are used to take pressure off plantar spurs (donut-shaped insert) and heel lifts can reduce stress on the Achilles tendon to relieve painful spurs at the back of the heel. Similarly, sports running shoes with their soft, cushioned soles can be helpful in reducing irritation of inflamed tissues from both plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. Infrequently surgery is performed on chronically inflamed spurs.  http://www.medicinenet.com/heel_spurs/article.htm
115368
I have finally resolved my 3 year heel pain with 1 1/2" sports tape. I put a 10" strip under my arch and wrap over the top of my foot. Don't pull on the tape, just wrap it. Use during sleep also. I have spent lots of money and the answer is tape. I haven't used it long enough to know if I will heal, but life seems normal again. I couldn't wait to tell someone, I hope this helps a lot of people with plantar faciitis and other foot pain.
715492
my guess is plantar fasciitis.  i have a great website for you to check out regarding foot conditions and care, myfootshop.com.  for the heel pain the treatment is quite simple, you need to place 3/8 inch heel lifts into shoes, not a cushion, do not go barefoot and try simple stretches on the stairs with toes on edge and dropping heels below stair height.  go to the site these are all outlined there. use the source as direct link to site
848889
Bring two pair of shoes with you. After four  hours switch up. ALso get those Dr. Scholls gel shoe inserts they will make your feet feel wonderful.
1001793
See my answer on your achilles problem.\n\nSoleus probs can be exacerbated by achilles probs, plantars faciitis, hamstring injuries, or even glute problems. All that stuff is connected and a problem or tightness in one area can display itself in another. Stretching AFTER you run will help. Massage will help. Using the elliptical when injured will help (running with soleus or achilles probs is a no no...but ellipitical can be helpful and keep your aerobic capacity up while you heal). Buy the roller and the boots i mentioned in the other post. You will be very happy you did!
677501
i know they cause knee problems so it'll probably cause shin splints too. wear tennis shoes, they're comfy & they don't hurt your feet
607419
I went to an excellent podiatrist who gave me small amounts of cortisone in the heel of my foot. I then kept wearing orthotics and use them religiously. I do not wear high heels or go on beach sand. If I follow the rules the awful burn, shooting pain and the feeling of walking on hot coals will be completely gone. Plantar Fascitis is the stretching of the tendon from the heel to the ball of the foot (Arch of the foot). The spur comes from the tendon pulling at the heel. That is why you can't stretch your foot. If you need more info, please feel free to e-mail me. I was so frightened when I had this condition and tried orthopedic surgeons and cortisone specialists, but, this one podiatrist cured my problem without surgery.   Di  P.S. I just read what the person before me put and although the Dr. said the shot would be hot it was NOTHING compared to the foot burn especially first thing in the morning.
478566
You should ice them. Yeah and you should also do toe raisers. The cause may be runnning too much, you may need to change your shoes or rest your legs a little. It may also be because of your running form. If you heel strike you are more likely to develope shin splints. The pain? Rest up. Personally i think that you can run through them. They usually eventually go away. Oh yeah try to not run on hard surfaces like concrete. Run on grass or dirt roads. These surfaces absorb more shock.
103434
try foot reflexology\nthe use of good massage therpy will help