Heel Pad Syndrome Precaution

We can run even barefoot, because out anatomical structure already provided a natural cushion in between skin and heel bones. This natural cushion or pad absorbs shocks arise during walking, running or jumping and avoid friction in the heel bones. Therefore to maintain heel pad we have to maintain some precautionary measures for prevention of heel pad syndrome.

Precaution means to avoid some aggravated or triggering factor which initiates heel pad syndrome. Some precautionary measure for avoiding heel pad syndrome are as follows:

• Avoid wearing ill-fitted shoes
• Avoid wearing low-quality sports shoes during performing any physical performance
• During walking always prefer to wear good quality, properly fitted shoes
• Always wear socks
• Keep foot hygiene Lumino Cielo Sports Socks have copper Infused fibers. The advantage of this socks includes its antimicrobial property that minimizes odor and keeps feet dry and this socks also provide arch support.
• Avoid high heel shoes
• Management of body weight is very important to avoid heel pad syndrome.
• Avoid to overuse heel, including prolonging standing, walking on the rough surface, running without sports shoe etc.

All the above mentioned precautionary measures for heel pad syndrome do not very tough to maintain during our daily activity. But out carelessness, unawareness, and negligence often causing the onset of heel pad syndrome. adhering the above-mentioned precautions can prevent heel pad syndrome.

Home Remedy

Usually mild to moderate heel pad syndrome goes way by its own way. But following home remedies accelerate the healing process and also provides early relief from pain symptom.

• Adequate rest is important to healing up the injured tissues.
• Make an ice pack by crushing ice, then put them in a plastic bag and wrap the bag with a thin cloth. Then gently compressed it on the heel, where the pain and inflammation present.
• In a tub take some warm water and add some Epsom salt, then Soak the feet in this warm water for 15to 20 minutes. They pat dry the feet and massage the feet with anti-inflammatory oil. This need to continue one week. Usually, within this period, the pain symptoms of heel pad syndrome is reduced.
• Gentle massage of the heels with black seed oil also reduce inflammation and pain symptoms arise in heel pad syndrome.
• Right fitted shoes with adequate cushion are essential for treating and preventing heel pad syndrome.
• Mix one teaspoonful turmeric and one pinch of black pepper powder with lukewarm water and drink the preparation regularly till the pain and inflammation disappear.
• It is also suggested take 2 cloves of garlic with a meal every day to avoid and treat any type of pain including heel pad syndrome.
• If you are non-vegetarian, then add fish in your diet, because fish oil has adequate omega three and omega 6 fatty acids which also beneficial for reducing pain and inflammation in any type of pain including heel pad syndrome.
• Any wart or corn develop on the feet need to treat properly
• In some cases wrapping of crape bandage on the affected heel also gives pain relief in heel pad syndrome.
• Application of glycerin in the heel makes the skin smooth and soft, which also gradually assist in healing up the underlying tissues present in the heel.

Treatment

The symptoms of  heel pad syndrome is quite similar as plantar fasciitis. Therefore, there is a scope of misdiagnosis.  But both the condition is clinically not same. Therefore proper diagnosis is very important to obtain better result.  After diagnosing the heel pad syndrome the following treatment options are present:

Alternative therapies

Following are alternative therapies may recommend to treat heel pad syndrome

• Electrotherapy
• Cryotherapy
• Acupuncture
• Therapeutic taping
• Gait education.

Assistive device

• Wearing of heel cups can assist to hold the fat pad and also deliver cushioning. This is usually used in mild heel pad syndrome.
• Custom orthoses give localized and more accurate containment on affected heel to control severe pain in heel pad syndrome. This device also provides protection, stabilization of heels in heel pad syndrome.
• Supportive shoes also provide an adequate cushion to the heel and accelerate the healing process.
• Lumino Cielo Low Cut Graduated Compression Sports Socks can provide arch support and pain relief in heel pad syndrome.
• Some doctor also prescribes physical therapy for the feet to control heel pad syndrome.