{"product_id":"2940045087254","title":"A Simple Guide to Plantar Fascilitis and Heel diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeel pain is the pain which is felt in the heel either when standing too long or when walking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt occurs more in women than in men maybe because they tend to wear high heel shoes more than in men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the causes of Heel Pain?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The most common cause is Plantar fascilitis which is an inflammation of the fascia stretching in the sole of the foot from the heel to the toes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A calcaneal spur is the protrusion of the calcaneun bone due to constant weight or pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt appears as a sharp protrusion of the bone on its front and lower end of the calcaneum bone or the upper and back end of the bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front lower end protrusion is sharp and can press into the tissues or nerve causing pain on contact with the floor when walking or standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be typically seen as a sharp protrusion on X- rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Over weight or Obesity is another factor which can occur to cause heel pain because of the excessive weight on the heels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Poor blood circulation of the foot typically results in a blood clot at the heel which is most painful when a person wakes up in the morning and steps on the floor resulting in the swollen blood clot pressing against the heel tissue causing heel pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter walking a bit, the heel pain disappears because the blood clot becomes dissipated and the blood starts flowing normally again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoaking in warm water before sleep and wearing warm socks usually helps to prevent this blood clot to form so easily at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Pain in the heel may occur as part of the pain incurred in all arthritis of the ankle including osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.Injury to the heel including falls leading to fractures of the calcaneal bone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the symptoms of Heel Pain?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe symptoms are usually:\u003cbr\u003e1. pain in the heel while walking or standing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. pain in the heel when stepping on the floor and improvement after walking causing the blood clot to dissipate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. pain in the upper part of the back of the heel during walking due to the protrusion hitting the nerve in the Achilles tendon area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. local heel tenderness in the area of inflammation or pressure on the calcaneal spur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Direct pressure at the painful region causes pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow is Heel Pain diagnosed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.Involvement of pain at the heel region\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. X-rays of the foot may show the presence of calcaneal spurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the treatment of Heel Pain?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConventional Medicine:\u003cbr\u003e1.Use of tapes and relief pads\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Use of cushions and heel cups for the heel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Exercises of the heel muscle may help after the acute pain has subsided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Loss of weight will reduce the weight on the foot and calcaneal spur\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise in warm will help in cases of blood clot in thee heel region\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Wearing warm socks and raising the foot above the ground when sitting or on a pillow while lying in bed will reduce pressure on the heel bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. A local anesthetic with steroid into the painful area will reduce inflammation and relieved pain and swelling\u003cbr\u003ePain killers such as NSAIDs can temporarily relieve pain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurgery\u003cbr\u003eSurgical removal of the calcaneal spur will help relieve the pain .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Heel Pain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Plantar Fascilitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Achilles Tendonitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Flat Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Arthritis of Ankle and Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Foot Care\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47176765898992,"sku":"2940045087254","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045087254_p0.jpg?v=1769889823","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045087254","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}