Anybody experience heel pain?

[ZowieHowie]

So I woke up this AM, and my heel really hurts whenever I walk. I put some sandals on, and it does not hurt as much as it did when walking barefoot, but it still is quite uncomfortable. Someone said I might have strained my heel (though I am not sure if that is possible)

Does anyone have heel pain, and if so, what do you do so that the pain is not so bad.

 

[Yossarian]

could be a stress fracture

 

[Wingznut]

Yes. Yes. Yes.

It could either be Plantar fasciitis, a heel spur, or tendonitis in your achilles tendon. (Do a search on either Google or your favorite med website.)

Personally, I have Bi-lateral Achilles Tendonitis (both achilles tendons). And often the pain radiates in my heel. I've been to physical therapy, stretch every day, etc. None of it is a permanent fix. It's been going on for over a year, so I'm not really sure what's going to fix it. I suppose if I gave them a real good rest for a decent period of time, it'd heal itself. But that's hardly an option.

 

[Crazee]

Most likely cause Link

 

[OffTopic1]

See a doctor, and get better shoes or insoles.

Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spur, Heel Pain

 

[Wingznut]

I've also used night splints, when it gets fairly bad. My next step is probably orthotics.

Edit: Excellent link, Crazee.

 

[ZowieHowie]

Thanks for the links.

It just seems strange that it is painful now, since I had never had any foot pain before.

 

[drum]

Originally posted by: Wingznut
Yes. Yes. Yes.

It could either be Plantar fasciitis, a heel spur, or tendonitis in your achilles tendon. (Do a search on either Google or your favorite med website.)

Personally, I have Bi-lateral Achilles Tendonitis (both achilles tendons). And often the pain radiates in my heel. I've been to physical therapy, stretch every day, etc. None of it is a permanent fix. It's been going on for over a year, so I'm not really sure what's going to fix it. I suppose if I gave them a real good rest for a decent period of time, it'd heal itself. But that's hardly an option.

i had the plantar thing. really painful but easy to take care of with a trip to the doctor. you will be able to tell if you have that by looking at your heel

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: ZowieHowie
Thanks for the links.

It just seems strange that it is painful now, since I had never had any foot pain before.

Ummm... Don't most conditions start with pain that wasn't there before?

 

[ZowieHowie]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: ZowieHowie
Thanks for the links.

It just seems strange that it is painful now, since I had never had any foot pain before.

Ummm... Don't most conditions start with pain that wasn't there before?

Let me clarify: As an example, when I played baseball, my hamstring would be sore, and then about a day later may be a little more painful, but it eventually went away.

I would not expect pain right away. I would expect soreness or discomfort first, but not just straight pain. That is what I meant. I would expect it to be progressive.