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heel/foot pain
Sent to Health Experts September 05 12:26 AM

I have very hard floors in my home, I have been having heel pain lately. Can is possibly be heel spurs and is there a cure or relief without seeing a doctor?

 

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September 5 12:36 AM (10 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

Thank you for requesting me!

You may have what is known as plantar fascitis.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/plantar-fasciitis/DS00508

As you have stated that the floors are hard in your home, avoid walking barefoot in the house. Buy yourself some comfy slippers with a nice cushioned sole. I recently bought some slip on ones at Costco that would be perfect. Look around and see what you can find.

Try these exercises:

http://www.heel-that-pain.com/heel_spur/exercise/heel_spurs_exercise.php


If the problem persists, make an appointment with a podiatrist for an exam and to see if sole inserts would be helpful.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

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