Heel Pain

I had a customer come into the store yesterday who had suffered from severe heel pain for over 2 years. His description was that it felt like someone was stabbing a knife into his heels, especially in the morning. We fit him into a pair of Z-CoiL's and he had almost immediate relief! Heel pain is one area where Z-CoiL's can benefit people tremendously.

There are several reasons for that:
- We position the coil directly under the skeletal system, which takes pressure off of the heel.
- The built-in orthotic helps to provide more equal pressure over the total surface of the foot, eliminating hot spots of severe pressure.
- And of course, the impact reduction of the coil reduces the amount of force that your foot is experiencing which helps to alleviate the pain.

Many people think that the pain in the heel is always caused by spurs, or "bone growths" on the heel. In many cases, this pain is actually caused by damage to the plantar ligament that runs from the ball of your foot to your heel. If damaged, it can tense up and start pulling away from where it is attached at the heel. This can lead to heel spurs if not properly treated. With our solid orthotic, we are able to protect and cradle that important ligament, giving you the proper support that is needed and allowing the ligament to heal. Of course, only your physician can determine the exact cause of your heel pain, so we highly recommend that you visit your physician for a diagnosis. Just keep in mind that Z-CoiL's are an alternative to expensive cortisone shots, custom orthotics and pain killers! It is always best to treat your body with non-invasive technology when possible.

Until later!
Caesar...