Home Remedies for the Treatment of Burning Heels and Its Symptoms

Burning Heels

Burning heels or the plantar pain is more common in adult. It brings discomfort and disability. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause for plantar heels. Having soft tissue and systemic disorders can sometimes aggravate plantar pain. The enlargement of the heel pad or the heel pad atrophy accompanied by plantar pain is more common to obese and older people.

To be able to locate the pain, a deep examination of the lower extremities is recommended. Medical researchers have associated heel pain with some common diseases such as:

• Diabetes Mellitus

• Sun burn

• Sciatica

• Varicose veins

• Myositis

• Peripheral Neuropathy

• Inflammation of the Achilles tendon

Symptoms of Burning Heels

When experiencing these signs, better consult a health care provider.

• Pain in the heel when taking first steps early in the morning or after sitting for a long time

• Partial numbness or decreased skin sensation

• Tingling and burning sensation on the heels

• Difficulty of walking using the affected side of the foot.

• Nocturnal heel pain

• Swelling of the heel

• Discoloration of the back of the foot

• Fever

• Redness

• Chills

• Persistent heel pain

Burning Heel Pain Treatment

The treatment depends on how severe the condition is.

Here is a list of home remedies or easy treatments for heel pain.

• Get adequate rest.

• Relax the feet for at least 30 minutes after walking.

• Refrain from doing strenuous activities

• Use ice pack as it reduces swelling and inflammation

• Exercise. Here are some exercises that will help strengthen the heel:

• Lean against the wall with knees kept straight while the heels touch the floor.

• Use the stairs to stretch the back part of the legs.

• Using a can, massage and stretch the heels.

• Soak the feet in carbonated water.

• Soak the feet in a solution of Epsom salt and water as it helps relaxing the heel.

• Mix and apply flour, wine and gardenia.

• Eat foods that balance the fluid levels such as bananas, coffee, tea, asparagus which are all considered diuretics. Avoid foods that are high in sodium levels.

• Massage feet using olive oil.

• Apply hot and cold wraps of vinegar alternately.

• Avoid standing for a long period of time.

• Have and maintain the ideal weight to keep balance.

• If experiencing foot pain or other joint pain, seek medical attention immediately.