Definition

Heel pain involves any discomfort or pain in the heel.

Causes

• Plantar Fascitis
  
• Bursitis
  
• Adiilies Tendonitis
  
• Bony Spurll-leel Spur)
  
• The most frequent causes of heel pain are not single injuries, such as a fall or twist, but repetitive or excessive heel pounding

Treatment

The physial examination will include a detailed examination of the foot and leg.

Diagnostic tests that my be performed include a foot X-ray, focusing on the heel.

If either plantar fasciitis or bursitis is diagnosed and if shoe changes and the use of orthotics have not been successful. cortisone injections may be tried. Surgery is a last resort and is seldom necessary.

If Achilles tendonitis is diagnosed, an oral anti infiamatory medicine may be prescribed. Heel lifts may be used. In particularly unresponsive cases, a walking est may be helpful. Surgery is not usually necessary.

LP Heel care cushions,pads and socks product helps reduce friction between heel and footwear.