Heel Pain

Orthotics for Heel Pain Treatment and Relief

Heel pain can be a debilitating condition that affects your daily activities, including exercise. While it’s not usually a serious issue, it can be quite annoying. That’s why orthotics for heel pain are often an effective solution to reduce discomfort and help people recover quickly. However, not all heel support insoles or orthotics are created equal.
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Easing Heel Pain

Easing heel pain caused by over-exercise can take some time. The first step is to stop the activities that cause pain and switch to alternative activities. Consider using arch or ankle strapping, stretching and strengthening muscles in the affected area, and massaging the heel with a golf ball or using RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Orthotics and supportive insoles for heel pain can also help reduce the pressure on the painful tissues.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain is a term used to describe a range of painful conditions, with plantar fasciitis being one of them. Heel support insoles can be helpful for both heel pain and plantar fasciitis. What sets plantar fasciitis apart is that pain is most common after rest. This means that the first steps in the morning, standing up, and starting exercise after rest can be particularly painful, but the pain usually decreases as activity continues. Orthotics for heel pain are designed to relieve strain on the plantar fascia and provide medium- to long-term relief.

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Comfortable Walking with Orthotics for Heel Pain

Heel pain can be frustrating, with the two most common causes being plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis. Heel support insoles help reduce this pain. To be effective, orthotics for heel pain must support the foot to reduce pain and have a profile that is comfortable for all arch types. The material used to make orthotics for heel pain must be flexible if they are rigid orthotics and soft and compliant to absorb shock if they are made of a soft material. The heel support insoles should also be reasonably thin and lightweight to fit well into your preferred shoe type and ensure comfort.

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Heel Pain FAQs

How Are Custom Shoe Soles Made for Specific Foot Shapes?

Interpod’s shoe soles are just like expensive custom orthotics, both are designed to provide the minimal support needed to maximize comfort while reducing your aches and pains. Interpod soles are designed to resist excessive forces of pronation (inward rolling) or supination (outward rolling). They decrease strain in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and even bones, supporting your body during movement or long periods of standing. Interpod’s custom-like shoe soles, backed by MHRA certification, ensure medical-grade quality for customers. Explore Interpod’s various levels of insole support options and experience the difference of tailored comfort.

What Causes Heel Pain?

There are many causes of heel pain, which can be divided into two groups: (i) biomechanically caused and treatable with orthotics for heel pain, and (ii) disease or illness caused. Disease and illness, such as arthritis, tumors, nerve conditions, and infections, are serious conditions that require medical consultation. Biomechanical conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, heel spur, bursitis, and other overuse injuries, are caused by excessive activity and can be treated with heel support insoles.

How Do Orthotics Help with Heel Pain?

Most heel pain is caused by one of two conditions: plantar fasciitis or achilles tendonitis. Both of these conditions are overuse injuries that can be treated with orthotics for heel pain. When the foot hits the ground, it rolls inward to absorb impact. Orthotics designed with a rearfoot wedge can reduce the strain on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments associated with inward rolling with each step. These heel support insoles also assist the natural biomechanics, known as the windlass system, during supination to propel the body forward, reducing strain on the muscle, tendon, and ligaments

Can Orthotics Completely Alleviate Heel Pain?

The most effective orthotics for heel pain help reduce the pressure placed on the foot during pronation and supination. While this may be enough to reduce strain on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, it’s often necessary to use a combination of treatment methods to completely alleviate heel pain. These methods include RICE, wearing proper footwear, stretching, strengthening, and most importantly, rest. In some cases, reducing or even stopping activities may be necessary to fully alleviate heel pain. Orthotics for heel pain, even if designed correctly, may not be enough on their own, and rest in conjunction with other treatment options is crucial.