Health Tip: Preventing Heel Pain

Heel pain can stem from a number of causes, from injury or deformity to a number of health conditions.

The American Podiatric Medical Association says you can help prevent heel pain by:

• Making sure that shoes fit well and provide good sturdy support.
• Wearing appropriate footwear for all activities.
• Getting rid of shoes that are worn on the soles or heels.
• Warming up and stretching before and after running or working out. Also, pacing yourself while exercising.
• Losing any extra weight.
• Eating a nutritious diet.
• Getting plenty of rest.