Home remedies
Home remedies that help with pain in the heel bone are usually aimed at cooling the affected area during the acute pain phase. Conventional ice packs can be used for this purpose. Cabbage and curd wraps are also well suited to relieve pain by cooling.
If you also have an overheated, reddened and/or swollen heel, you can also use anti-inflammatory agents such as apple cider vinegar. Such compresses contain the inflammation and cool the affected area at the same time. People who suffer from a heel spur often benefit from relief for the heel, for example by using a special sole. Since conventional products often do not work sufficiently, it may be necessary to apply a hand and cut an additional hole in the insole with small scissors.
Hekla lava
Hekla lava is a homeopathic product that is used especially for pain due to a heel spur. Hekla lava is extracted from the Hekla volcano in Iceland. The substance is mainly used for bone and tooth diseases and can alleviate both bone resorbing diseases (bone necrosis) and bone building diseases (heel spur). For most diseases a pure Hekla lava therapy is not suitable, but the application for heel spurs is well proven.
Prognosis
The prognosis of heel pain naturally depends on the underlying cause. However, with careful treatment, the result is promising in most cases.
Prophylaxis
Problems with the feet can be prevented. A normal weight and a balanced metabolism are always an advantage. This protects both feet and joints.
Foot care, suitable footwear with breathing textiles and regular changing of shoes and stockings are also good prerequisites. Barefoot walking is also a good idea outside of sports halls, swimming pools and saunas, provided that there are no injuries or illnesses such as diabetes mellitus or vascular diseases. If corneal calluses are present, they should be regularly removed with a suitable file and then treated with a cream. Diabetics should never put their own hands on the skin, but should seek professional foot care.
