Morning heel
pain is a very common complaint and is particularly acute among
those with a heel injury. Usually, morning heel pain is experienced when first
getting out of bed in the morning. The pain may begin after placing weight on the
heel after any period of extended rest, such as after waking up in the morning.
After a long night's sleep, this pain can be almost unbearable. Luckily, this
type of heel pain in the morning usually goes away while walking throughout the
day as the tissue warms up.
Many factors can contribute to morning heel pain and the conditions that cause it. In most cases, plantar fasciitis is what causes heel pain in the morning. This condition occurs when small tears and inflammation develop along the plantar fascia ligament, which runs along the length of the bottom of the foot. Millions of people suffer from this condition and it is the most common condition that affects the heels of the feet. It may also be responsible for morning heel pain.
Another common condition that causes morning heel pain is the presence of a heel spur. This condition is characterized by a bony growth that extends from the heel bone, or calcaneous, into sensitive tissue in the heel. When getting out of bed in the morning, or getting up after long periods of rest, the spur can dig into tissue in the heel, causing severe pain. Pain usually subsides as tissue adjusts around the spur, but can often return later in the day.
The two conditions mentioned above are among the most common ailments responsible for morning heel pain. Rest or further walking can often cause discomfort to subside throughout the morning. When resting, the weight on the feet is reduced, thereby reducing pain that may be generated from inflamed tissue and/or a pointed spur. But it may quickly reoccur when placing weight on the area suddenly.
Many factors can contribute to morning heel pain and the conditions that cause it. In most cases, plantar fasciitis is what causes heel pain in the morning. This condition occurs when small tears and inflammation develop along the plantar fascia ligament, which runs along the length of the bottom of the foot. Millions of people suffer from this condition and it is the most common condition that affects the heels of the feet. It may also be responsible for morning heel pain.
Another common condition that causes morning heel pain is the presence of a heel spur. This condition is characterized by a bony growth that extends from the heel bone, or calcaneous, into sensitive tissue in the heel. When getting out of bed in the morning, or getting up after long periods of rest, the spur can dig into tissue in the heel, causing severe pain. Pain usually subsides as tissue adjusts around the spur, but can often return later in the day.
The two conditions mentioned above are among the most common ailments responsible for morning heel pain. Rest or further walking can often cause discomfort to subside throughout the morning. When resting, the weight on the feet is reduced, thereby reducing pain that may be generated from inflamed tissue and/or a pointed spur. But it may quickly reoccur when placing weight on the area suddenly.
When treating morning heel pain, the specific condition
responsible for pain should be addressed directly. In most cases, conservative
treatments for plantar fasciitis and heel spurs are usually most effective. One
such simple treatment is through orthotic shoe inserts.
The best thing about orthotics is that they actually provide
treatment while you are on your feet, when your need them the most.
Rudy van der
Lubben
The Walker Podologie Co., Ltd.
www.footclinic.asia
Pattaya
– Jomtien
138/41
Moo 12, Soi Chaiyapruk
Email
info@footclinic.asia
Tel:
038 232543 Mobil 08-7133-1280
