Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis

Does heel pain cause you to suffer throughout your day? You’re not alone! Every day thousands of people suffer from heel pain. It is by far the most common foot complaint. Fortunately, there are some simple, medically proven ways to relieve this problem and prevent the return of pain in the heels.

The most common cause of heel pain (and heel spurs) is Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue under the foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. Normally, the fascia is flexible and strong. However, due to factors such as abnormal stress, excessive weight, age, or poor foot function, painful stretching and micro-tearing of the plantar fascia occurs leading to irritation and inflammation at the attachment of the plantar fascia into the heel bone.
Other causes of heel pain are :

-  over-pronation (fallen arches)
- stand or walk on hard surfaces, for longer periods
- are overweight or pregnant
- have tight calf muscles and/or Achilles tendons

Continuous pulling of the plantar fascia at the heel bone, eventually leads to the development of a bony growth on the heel bone. This is called a heel spur. The heel spur itself is actually not causing the pain. It is the inflamed tissue around the spur that causes pain and discomfort.
Therefore, there is no real need to have heel spurs surgically removed in the treatment of heel pain and heel spurs.

The most effective solution to heel pain is to treat the cause of the problem by correcting abnormal foot mechanics with orthotic insoles. A recent Heel Pain study by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society found that by wearing orthotics, combined with a number of daily exercises, 95% of patients experienced substantial, lasting relief from their heel pain symptoms.

Neat Feat Spur Pads have been designed to relieve heel spur pressure and inflammation.

Cradles and supports sore heels caused by heel spur syndrome

Helps relieve Plantar Fasciitis and flat feet

Provides arch support and flexibility for comfort

Relieves sore, tired, burning and aching feet

2 Spur Pads per Pack

Neat Feat Spur Pads have been designed to relieve heel spur pressure and inflammation. The pads catch shock forces and distribute them evenly throughout the heel reducing stress.

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