Question 1

four weeks ago started having pain walking on right heel then i notice a small crater like hole on my heel what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Foreign body or wart: You could have something foreign embedded in your heel, or more likely, you have a plantar wart. These warts are forced to grow upward into the skin due to the pressure of walking and standing. Visit your podiatrist and have this removed before it spreads and causes more pain.

Question 2

hi. i have small pin holes on the heel of my foot and was wondering what i could use to help get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

: You would need to have your foot examined to determine what the pinholes are before a treatment could be recommended. You should see a foot doctor to have this evaluated and then a treatment could be determined. Best of luck to you!

Question 3

how to remove pain in the heels?

Accepted Answer

Try arch supports: Stretching of the achilles, antiinflammatory if not contraindicated.

Question 4

what would help my painful heels?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Try ice/heat therapy, stretching exercises, and supportive footwear with inserts. See a podiatrist for evaluation.

Question 5

are platforms better than high heels?

Accepted Answer

Platforms vs high he: They could be as thye tend to distribute weight more evenly than regular pumps, but both can contribute to problems developing in feet if worn for long periods of time.

Question 6

cannot exercise due to painful heels?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis : Plantar fasciitis typically presents as pain in the heels especially on the first step of the day. It can be caused by tight calf muscles. Stretching your calf muscles and rolling your feet on a frozen water bottle it a good start for relief. If the pain persists for more than two weeks see a Podiatrist.

Question 7

main cause of pain after wearing heels?

Accepted Answer

Metatarsalgia: Elevation of the heel shortens the achilles, places the ankle in its least stable position, and increases pressures on the ball of the foot, toes and metatarsals.

Question 8

what can i do to treat pain in my heels ?

Accepted Answer

Custom orthotics: If the pain is on the bottom of your heels this is called proximal plantar fasciitis. A pair of custom molded functional forefoot orthosis made by a podiatrist will stop the pain and keep it away. These should be made with a nonweightbearing neutrally casted technique.

Question 9

what can cause localized pain around my heels?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis.: The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis: an inflammation of a thick band of tissue that helps hold up the arch of your foot. It attaches to your heel bone, and is usually the most painful during the first few steps in the morning, or after sitting a long time and then standing quickly. Check with your doctor to rule out nerve damage, stress fracture, or other bony problems.

Question 10

what could cause pain on the bottom of my heels?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: And /or heel spur is most common cause. There are other less likely conditions as well. A podiatrist can properly diagnose and provide treatment.

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Four weeks ago started having pain walking on right heel then i notice a small crater like hole on my heel what could this be?

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Hi. i have small pin holes on the heel of my foot and was wondering what i could use to help get rid of them?

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How to remove pain in the heels?

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What would help my painful heels?

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Are platforms better than high heels?

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Cannot exercise due to painful heels?

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Main cause of pain after wearing heels?

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What can i do to treat pain in my heels ?

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