There are lots of causes of heel pain. You can usually ease the pain yourself. But see a GP if the pain does not improve.
How to ease heel pain yourself:
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rest and raise your heel when you can
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put an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) in a towel on your heel for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours
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wear wide comfortable shoes with a low heel and soft sole
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use soft insoles or heel pads in your shoes
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wrap a bandage around your heel and ankle to support it
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try regular gentle stretching exercises
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use painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen gel (or ibuprofen tablets if needed
DON’T
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do not walk or stand for long periods, especially barefoot
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do not wear high heels or tight pointy shoes.
You can ask a pharmacist about:
- the best painkiller to take for your heel pain
- insoles and pads for your shoes
- treatments for common skin problems that can affect the heel
- if you need to see a GP.
Information cited from www.nhs.net