HEEL PAIN

Heel pain (‘Policemans Heel’ or Plantar Fasciitis) has many causes and 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, excessively worn shoes or being overweight.

Heel spurs are a common cause of heel pain. Heel spurs result from strain on the muscles and ligaments of the foot, by stretching the long band of tissue that connects the heel and the ball of the foot, and by repeated tearing away of the lining or membrane that covers the heel bone.

Symptons and causes of heel pain

* Pain and tingling to the heel and foot
* Repeated bruising to the heel and foot
* Walking difficulties
* Obesity
* Inflammation of the foot

Controlling and avoid the risk of heel pain

* Avoid high heels
* Lose weight
* Foot correctors
* Rest and good nutrition (temporary relief only)

 

* Stiffness of muscles around the foot
* Irritation of the foot
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Achilles tendonitis

 

* Well fitted and supportive shoes
* Don’t wear slippers or go barefoot around the house
* Avoid walking on uneven surfaces

 

ANKLE PAIN

Ankle pain is often due to an injury to the ligaments or muscles that connect bones in the foot and ankle area.

In most cases it is foot related, for example: damage to ligament of the foot or sprains from feet twisting inwards and ligaments tearing. Ankle pain can also be connected to arthritis, gout or infection

Symptons and causes of ankle pain

* Sprains
* Twisted foot movements (posture)
* Obesity
* Gout

Controlling and avoid the risk of ankle pain

* Resting
* Ankle supports (temporary relief only)
* Cortisone injections
* Wear foot correctors

 

* Arthritis / Osteoarthritis
* Sports injuries
* Swollen and burning ankles
* Trapped nerves and muscles

 

* Correct footwear
* Heat relief (cold/hot)
* Surgery

Heel Pain

Heel pain (‘Policemans Heel’ or Plantar Fasciitis) has many causes and 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, excessively worn shoes or being overweight.

Heel spurs are a common cause of heel pain. Heel spurs result from strain on the muscles and ligaments of the foot, by stretching the long band of tissue that connects the heel and the ball of the foot, and by repeated tearing away of the lining or membrane that covers the heel bone.