Health Tip: Easing Heel Pain

(HealthDay News) -- Heel pain can be triggered by a number of factors, from bone spurs to a "fallen" arch that causes the foot to pronate inward.

The American Podiatric Medical Association offers these suggestions to help ease heel pain:

• Make sure shoes fit well and have plenty of support in the heel, sole and arch.

• Wear the correct shoes for each activity.

• Get rid of shoes with worn soles or heels.

• Warm up before, cool down after and pace yourself during exercise.

• Give your body plenty of rest and good nutrition.

• Lose any excess weight.