heel pain

[POPS]

for the past 7 months I have not been able to run of jog due to major pain in my right heel. I have not went to a doctor but I believe that I have spurs.

I have only been doing cardio on the eliptical and I feel that not being able to go for those runs outdoors are hindering in my abilities to lose bf.

Dont get me wrong, I have lost bf since but I would rather run or jog outdoors than being stuck inside during the summer months.

Is it worth getting thsoe pads for my heel inside my shoes or do you think that I should just stick with the eliptical and just go for longer time?

Thanks in advance...

[G4R]

If it is a heel spur, then the first step is avoiding activities that aggravate symptoms. For example, take a few days off jogging or prolonged standing to try to rest the painful foot. Just resting usually helps eliminate the most severe pain, and will allow the inflammation to begin to settle down.

Icing will help diminish some of the symptoms and control the heel pain.

Anti-inflammatory medications help control pain and decrease inflammation. Over-the-counter medications are usually sufficient, but prescription options are also available.

Shoe inserts are often the key to successful treatment of heel spurs. The shoe inserts permit you to continue your normal activities without pain. Most people find relief within about three months, and over 90 percent within one year.

[Times Roman]

Is it worth getting thsoe pads for my heel inside my shoesThanks in advance...

Pops, what are they? something like four bucks? Kick the cash and find out. Only you are going to be able to answer this one for yourself!

[POPS]

If it is a heel spur, then the first step is avoiding activities that aggravate symptoms. For example, take a few days off jogging or prolonged standing to try to rest the painful foot. Just resting usually helps eliminate the most severe pain, and will allow the inflammation to begin to settle down.

Icing will help diminish some of the symptoms and control the heel pain.

Anti-inflammatory medications help control pain and decrease inflammation. Over-the-counter medications are usually sufficient, but prescription options are also available.

Shoe inserts are often the key to successful treatment of heel spurs. The shoe inserts permit you to continue your normal activities without pain. Most people find relief within about three months, and over 90 percent within one year.

I just picked up some dr scholls heel pads and going to give them a try as well as icing my heel throughout the day. What sucks is that at work Im on my feel all day and cannot get around this. I will however put these heel pads in ALL my shoes to see what happens. I really dont want to result in meds right away. Ill give these pads a try and see what happens......

Thanks...

[Times Roman]

Didn't mean to sound like I was coming off harsh Pops! No disrespect intended.

[POPS]

Didn't mean to sound like I was coming off harsh Pops! No disrespect intended.

No problem... It's all good..

[POPS]

well its been a week of taking it easy when I decided to go for a little jog around the neighborhood for about an hour. It was great, sun was shining, streets were clear and the ladies were everywhere, lol!!

I felt like a million bucks. I got home, showered and decided to ice my heel to be on the safe side.....a few hours later I was back in the same boat with that dam pain....

Long story short, I guess Im not ready nor will I be ready anytime soon. I guess Ill just have to stick with the elip.....oh well......

Thanks for the support guys.....

[Regular guy]

You are kinda missing the mark. Much of the advice was sound.

If heel spurs are indeed what you have.... The cause is do to the achilles tendon pulling on the bone of the calcanous( heel (SP?)) the bone tries to compensate by a spur. A growth towards the tension. So bare with me a large part of the healing process is going to be stretching. I will take lots of time and effort. I would recommended (Very Strongly) to go see a Dr to get films shot to confirm diagnosis the request a refer to physical therapy consult. The poor mans version is to research and cross your fingers your diagnosis is correct. Afterall we live it the information age.

[POPS]

You are kinda missing the mark. Much of the advice was sound.

If heel spurs are indeed what you have.... The cause is do to the achilles tendon pulling on the bone of the calcanous( heel (SP?)) the bone tries to compensate by a spur. A growth towards the tension. So bare with me a large part of the healing process is going to be stretching. I will take lots of time and effort. I would recommended (Very Strongly) to go see a Dr to get films shot to confirm diagnosis the request a refer to physical therapy consult. The poor mans version is to research and cross your fingers your diagnosis is correct. Afterall we live it the information age.

Im just going to take it easy for a while. I changed all of my shoes and maybe I aggrevated it the other day because it is starting to feel better. It still hurts, but the pain is subsiding. I DO stretch before, during and after training AND while Im at work. We'll see what happens....

[Regular guy]

Im just going to take it easy for a while. I changed all of my shoes and maybe I aggrevated it the other day because it is starting to feel better. It still hurts, but the pain is subsiding. I DO stretch before, during and after training AND while Im at work. We'll see what happens....

http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/gene...heelspur_2.htm Should explain things. I recently ruptured my plantar flascia while running. Yes I have heel spurs too. If you are stretching then you may be doing them incorrect or are not targeting what you need to stretch.

take a coke bottle, fill it with water and freeze it. Place it on the floor and roll it under your foot. I feels good, massages it, and cryotherapy is great on reducing inflamation.

[POPS]

http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/gene...heelspur_2.htm Should explain things. I recently ruptured my plantar flascia while running. Yes I have heel spurs too. If you are stretching then you may be doing them incorrect or are not targeting what you need to stretch.

take a coke bottle, fill it with water and freeze it. Place it on the floor and roll it under your foot. I feels good, massages it, and cryotherapy is great on reducing inflamation.

That's so funny. I was doing that with a bottle of kettle one at work yesterday and it did feel pretty good. The only problem is that I got a little thirsty and took a drink, jk, lol!

[kulrocket]

you can also try ultrasound on heels by a physio or rehab therapist. it will give much relief. Though pain is subsiding, come back to normal jog slowly don't be in hurry!

[GetSwole83]

get to a PT. We will likely due most of what was above in addition to using iontophoresis ( an electrode that drives cortisone through the skin) to help. Dr Scholl should be shot. the orthotics are crap. Don't buy em! Power steps are the only OTC orthotic you should purchase. You can get a custom one from a PT but it will cost you a butt load. Go with the power steps first. I honestly tell my patients this. Take what kulrocket said to heart....DONT RUSH IT! Swimming and cycling should be fine, eliptical is OK but you are still weight bearing which will eventually cause the problem to increase.

[Times Roman]

Hey Pops. When you do get this thing under control, you may consider only running on grass instead of asphalt. Much easier on the body. I was jogging at work during lunch, on the grass, and tripped on a gopher hole.

Moral of the story:
Watch for gopher holes