4. RICE
The acronym, RICE – stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Sit down on the couch and raise your leg above the height of your hip. Take a bag of frozen peas and wrap it in a dishtowel, then apply it to your heel. Ice for 5-minutes on, then 5-minutes off.
Repeat this ice treatment until you experience relief from symptoms of pain and swelling. Make sure you don’t apply the ice pack directly to your skin without wrapping it first – or you’ll feel the effects of an ice-burn.
Wearing compression socks can help mitigate the sensations of pain and signs of inflammation. These socks feature a unique design, providing compressive support to the heel, ankle, and the front of the foot by compressing the soft tissues in your heel, providing better protection against the impact of heel-strike when walking.
The best cure for excruciating heel spur pain – is rest. Take it easy and don’t place unnecessary pressure on your heel. IF you have to move around while the pain is still intense, consider using a walker or crutch to shift your weight off of your heels.