How to prevent and treat heel pain

Heel pain should be prevented and treated by avoiding strenuous exercise, wearing appropriate shoes, exercising properly, and applying medication or physical therapy. The main causes of heel pain are metatarsal tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis, subtalar fat pad inflammation, etc. Normally, avoid strenuous exercise and too much running and jumping. Wear loose, soft, thick-soled shoes or insoles. Stretching of the Achilles tendon and relaxation of the plantar fascia can be done during the day. When heel pain occurs, you need to rest for a few days, you can apply non-steroidal painkillers such as diclofenac sodium enteric-coated tablets or ibuprofen extended-release capsules, and take methods such as acupressure and massage or shockwave physiotherapy to relieve the symptoms of pain. Heel pain needs to pay attention to the above points, the occurrence of pain in a timely manner to seek medical attention.