5 Home Remedies for Heel Pain

Remedy 1

Using Ice

Apply a cold pack (cold compress) to your heel. Cold temperature makes the feet numb and therefore helps you relieve the pain in a natural way.

How to Do:

• Crush some ice cubes in put into a plastic bag.
• Wrap the bag in a cotton washcloth or towel.
• Place it on the heel for 15 minutes.
• Repeat couple of times in a day.

Do not use ice directly on the skin. It may cause issues to the skin.

Remedy 2

Using Turmeric

Turmeric (haldi) is the best way to treat different kinds of pain. It contains curcumin which is a natural pain killer.

How to Use:

• Add 1 tsp powdered turmeric to 1 cup of milk.
• Give it a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add raw honey to improve the taste.
• Drink two to three times a day.

Here is the full recipe of golden turmeric milk

Remedy 3

Apple Vinegar Wrap

Apple cider vinegar wrap is also a committing home remedy for pain in the heels. It's pain relieving properties significantly help reduce the pain.

How to Use:

• Take half cup water and one fourth cup of vinegar.
• Heat both of them combined until warm.
• Dip a washcloth in the warm liquid and apply it on the heel.
• Cover with another dry cloth.
• Fix it on the paining place for 20 minutes.
• Repeat as required.

Remedy 4

Ginger Oil

Ginger works best if the pain arises due to some muscle problem. It naturally contains pain relief properties which can provide you ultimate relief from the pain.

How to Use:

Give your heels a gentle massage with ginger oil. Do this couple of times a day.

Remedy 5

Doing Exercise

Doing stretching exercises are helpful to relieve the pain. These exercises improve the strength of muscles and tendons of the feet.

How to Do:

• Stand before a wall a few steps away.
• Push into wall with both your hands.
• Now step one foot ahead, tend your body gradually and feel the stretch through back to the heel.
• Hold this posture for half minute.
• Now do this with other foot.
• Repeat multiple times until you get relief.