Different methods of treatment are used for heel pain caused by different etiologies, and it is impossible to say exactly which treatment is best.
Home treatment is based on rest, weight reduction, physical therapy (massage, cold compresses, hot compresses), stretching exercises, and medication for pain management. Metatarsal tendonitis is mainly treated with stretching exercises and rehabilitation physiotherapy, and for some patients with stubborn symptoms, shock wave therapy is available. In case of heel pain, adequate rest, massage, cold compresses, and medication bouts if necessary are the basis of treatment. For gout patients, the main treatment is medication to control blood uric acid.