Well-Heeled Footwear Advice to Help Avoid Pain

Sometimes heel pain can be aggravated due to the type of footwear worn. However, relieving the pain can be as simple as changing the type of shoes you wear! Here are a few tips to keep the pain away:

FOOTWEAR TYPE: Athletic Shoe
PROBLEM: Heel pain can occur while wearing athletic shoes - especially if the shoe has a worn heel or sole, or does not provide enough support
SOLUTION: Replace shoes with excessive or uneven wear on soles and heels; replace shoes every 300-500 miles; test the suppport of the heel by pressing the sides and make sure they do not collapse

FOOTWEAR TYPE: Slides
PROBLEM: This type of shoe can cause plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon strain
SOLUTION: Select a shoe that allows some bend at the ball of the foot; avoid wearing this type of shoe for long periods of time; refrain from wearing this shoe with you experience heel pain

If you are not sure how well your shoes are performing or are having pain, call Dr. Vail and schedule and appointment right away!