Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I got heel pain after steping over a crack on sidewalk. because i wear hard orthotic. i can't put padding over that area. how to treat the pain?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Rest: You did not say if swelling or a bruise but in general since you cannot pad with shoes then when you can elevate the foot and apply ice to the area. You should keep the ice (or frozen pea bag) using a towel or cloth between your skin and the ice, for about 15 min every 2-3 hours. You should start to get better by the third day. If the pain gets worse you need to be checked.
Answered 7/17/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are some options to orthotics for heel pain? They don't help. Neither do inserts. Do I want cushy or firm? Pain high even w/stretch/ice/NSAIDS.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have overpronation flat feet & wear orthotics. Have narrow heels & ankles shoes often slip up & down. What 2 do?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Orthotic 4 overpron+bun use 2 wear aa shoe age+bunin med now.Heel back of heel ankle still slim use gel heeliner in all shoes even if think shoe fits?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Use orthotic 4 overpronation+bunion used 2 wear aa width shoe age+bunin med width now.Heel backof heel&ankle still narrow should wear custom made shoe?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Have over pronation, i remove footbeds & use orthotics. Many women's shoes slip up & down at heel. Recommend type of shoes to wear.
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
I have pain in the heel of my foot after walking over a crack on a sidewalk. Because I wear hard orthotics it is hard to get relief in that area.
I am getting pressure and pain on the bottom of my left foot, a bit on my right, but worse on left. I wear hard orthotics. Tried various pads, etc.
I have had pain in the arch of my foot since Friday. Was better yesterday but worse today. It is worse walking on hard surfaces. I wear orthotics.
I have pressure and pain, at times on the arch of my right foot. I normally wear orthotics, but still using temporary ones because they are soft, while the permanent ones are harder. What is best adv?
I have a "stone bruise" in my heel, accident stepping on something. Was wearing shoes. Have sprain ankle of same foot. Can't wear brace and orthotic?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
