Targeting Heel Pain

Heel pain will plague 1 in 10 adults during the course of their lives. Anyone who leads an active life could become susceptible to heel pain. Not only is this chronic condition annoying, but it can lead to other foot related issues if left untreated. Heel pain can lead to heel spurs and tendonitis if not corrected.

Heel pain is generally caused by Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia is the main ligament that runs unde
eath your foot. Imagine a thick rubber band attached to your heel that is stretched under your foot and connected to the ball of your foot just behind your toes. This keeps your foot aligned and supports the foot's arch and surrounding muscles. When the ligament and surrounding tissue becomes irritated, inflamed or overworked heel pain is the result. There are many things that can lead to heel pain including vigorous exercise, being on your feet many hours a day, weight gain, or excessively low or high arches in shoes without proper support.

Most people describe heel pain as a sharp, burning or sometimes bruise like pain. This can subside over time as you walk and move around but usually some degree of pain will linger. After periods of rest such as first thing in the morning or after a period of sitting or lying down, heel pain is usually worst. Generally this condition is caused by over pronation of the foot. Over Pronation leads to a misalignment of the bones in the foot and places extra strain on the plantar fascia. Over pronation, occurs when the foot rolls inward while walking or running and is recognizable when there is excessive wear on the inside portion of an individual's shoe soles. This action places extra pressure on the arch of the foot and stretches the "rubber band" in the foot. This is caused by poor alignment of the bones of the foot. This condition can be easily prevented by ensuring proper alignment of the foot.

The easiest way to prevent heel pain is with the use of orthotics. Docpods Orthotics provides a way to properly align and provide support to the arch of the foot. If you are a chronic sufferer of heel pain orthotics can put a stop to over stretching and reduces strain on the plantar fascia thus alleviating pain. Docpods are comfortable, functional and efficient in providing much needed support that active feet need.

No matter what type of shoe you prefer, Docpods has orthotics to suit almost any need. There is even a line of children's orthotics for your playful, active kids. So whether you're a white collar executive with a busy schedule or an athlete trying to stay a cut above the rest, Docpods has something to suit everyone.