Question 1

how to treat heel pain?

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Heel pain treatment: You should get properly diagnosed that it is for example plantar fasciitis vs heel/stress heel fracture vs baxters nerve compression. If for example it is plantar fas, then stretching with nsaids can help acutely. Orthotics can help as well. You should see your local podiatrist or ortho foot and ankle if pain persists.

Question 2

can sciatica cause heel pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: The pain of sciatica can radiate into the heel and heel cord at times.

Question 3

how can i stop feet / heel pain?

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Many treatments: Start off with rest, ice, compression, elevation.
You may need a cortisone injection or anti-inflammatory medication.
Consult a podiatrist.

Question 4

is heel pain related to diabetes

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No: Heel pain may be secondary to  calcaneus ( heel bone) spur ( hook of bone), sometimes plantar fasciitis ( inflammation of the fibrous tissue on the bottom of your feet) may cause heel spur , diabetes may cause lost of sensation of feet, but most likely not heel pain.

Question 5

how can i fix my heel pain without surgery?

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Keep in mind: That most commonly the pain of heel spurs is actually plantar fasciitis. Spurs rarely need to be treated, as they aren't on a weightbearing surface.  Pf is an inflammation of the plantar fascia where it attaches to the heel.  Spurs are a calcification of this attachment.  Treatment is a combination of orthotics, stretching, icing, cortisone, night splints and more.  Surgery is infrequently needed.

Question 6

how can you cure plantar facsictis (heel pain)?

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Many ways: Supporting the foot with tapping/strapping, orthotics, stretching, night splints, antiinflammatories, sometimes injections are used, ice. To name a few.

Question 7

what do i do if i have heel pain only from walking?

Accepted Answer

Heel Pain: If you have heel pain while walking, you will need to stretch your plantar fascia.  Stretching exercises are the key to alleviating and resolving the plantar fascia pain.  You may need to check your shoes as well.  Make sure that you are wearing shoes that are supportive and right for your foot type.  Although walking may seem harmless, it is still an exercise, and you do need to wear good shoes.

Question 8

could you suggest me to reduce ankle and heel pain?

Accepted Answer

Ankle and heel pain: Two different areas. The ankle pain may be due to injury or arthritis. The heel may be due to plantar fasciitis, compression of a nerve, or fracture. Have them first evaluated with x-ray, and then if necessary MRI imagining to determine the extent of the injury. Icing, stretching, a night splint, and supportive shoes. Possibly an ankle brace.

Question 9

what could be a reason that i have severe heel pain?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasccitis is: The most common but not only cause.  This is commonly treated by conservative measures, starting with orthotics, stretching, some form of therapy and frequently oral or injectable antiinflammatory medication. Rarely does a spur have to be removed.  See a podiatrist to have it examined.

Question 10

what to do about my heel pain when pressure is apply?

Accepted Answer

Try silicone: Gel heels or an orthotic to help relieve pressure on your heels.

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