What are some ways to prevent heel pain besides padding?

Supportive footwear: Heel pain often caused by insufficient support of feet. Orthotics are very helpful.

Supportive shoes and: If you have some mechanical abnormalities, orthotics. Its a combination of faulty mechanics meeting with opportunity that provides the trigger for heel pain.

Stretching: Keep the plantar fascia stretched out. Wear proper shoes for activity.Avoid hard surfaces as much as possible.

Depends on the cause: Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as, diabetic neuropathy, infection, tendonitis, arthritis, stress fracture, nerve irritation, retained foreign body, bone tumor, or a cyst. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

By keEping : Your achilles' tendon well stretched.