KT Tape: Heel

Heel Pain
The heel is obviously a very important part of our lives. It takes a great deal of repetitive force with every step and can become susceptible to injury and pain as those steps become forceful. The pain can linger for many years and end up causing many other problems if not treated correctly. This KT Tape application can not only relieve the pain you feel, but help you to avoid the compensation injuries that arise from walking around on a painful heel.
Overuse in exercise, drastic weight gain, or standing for long periods of time are often the cause of the pain. Heel pain can be caused by a number of condtions including tendonitis, inflamed bursae, arthritis, nerve damage, stress fractures, contusions, or plantar fasciitis and the resulting heel spurs -- among many other conditions.
Heel Spurs -- bony growths that occur at the attachment of the plantar fascia to the heel bone.

Degradation of the plantar fascia -- this degradation of the collagen fibres is commonly referred to as plantar fasciitis. Once thought to be an inflammatory condition, plantar fasciitis is now thought to be caused by dysfunction near the attachment site.

Fat Pad Contusion -- caused by intense or repetitive impact. These conditions can cause the fat pad to be pushed away leaving less of a protective layer between the bones in the foot and the ground.

Stress Fracture -- very common in road runners, a stress fracture of the heel bone can be identified by re-creating the pain by squeezing the back of the heel.

Compressed Nerves -- there are many important nerves that travel along the bottom of the foot. There are also multiple bones that form the foot. When these nerves get in between these bones and become "pinched" there is a great deal of pain involved.

Inflamed Bursae -- bursae are small sacs of fluid that provide cushion and reduce friction between bones. When these sacs become inflamed they grow in size and cause pain.

KT Tape has been very helpful for general heel pain through its ability to provide support without limiting mobility. By creating surface tension on the skin over the area needing support, KT Tape creates a light and comfortable support structure that relieves pain and facilitates mobility. In short, KT Tape along with ice and rest will help relieve the pain and help promote the healing process.

[amieswicegood]

I have tried EVERYTHING under the sun for my feet, ankle and heel pain....GLAD I found this product! Works wonders.

[theunbutcheredcats]

The pain in my heal went down to about a 6. I always return to these videos to apply KT tape properly. The pain level was on 10 before applying tape. Thanks so much

[marishere]

thank you for sharing with us. I was in so much pain last night I taped my foot and this morning I can walk on it again! ☺

[travkatz]

Gotta love "Evergreen Content". I knew I'd find this here when I needed it for a chronic heel sprain. Works like a wonder. It IS a WONDER! Thank you @KT Tape.

[KTTapevideos]

Yes. Try our Plantar Fasciitis application. We see great results with that application.

[KTTapevideos]

It is. I use this one all the time. Try it out and let us know how you like it!

[nathaliec]

This really works and these video really are informative on how to apply it by my self so thanks a lot for making these video

[BestBrandsPerfume]

Thanks for the tip Im now wearing it and about to Jump Rope for an hour with it on my heels

[KTTapevideos]

Yes. You can combine the applications. Let us know how it goes!

[deannatexas]

I have a heel spur on the bottom and another on the back as well as plantar fasciitis. Who knew I was going to love running so much? I've taken all the time off running that I can stand. Do I tape following the methods for both plantar fasciitis AND this video for heel pain, or is there a separate combo taping for someone dealing with both conditions? Thank you!

[cassiat]

Is it possible for me to apply the tape on the sole of the foot as I would do for plantar fasciitis? Or will that affect the result?

[KTTapevideos]

I would start by combining the applications. You could also visit our website and go to the "ask an expert" forum and one of our pros will hook you up.

[KTTapevideos]

Try combining this with the achilles application. Let us know how it works!

[KTTapevideos]

I suggest you go to our "ask an expert" forum on our website. It sounds like you might need a customized application. They will help you there.

[Hrmntor]

Mikala, your perfect applications of KT tape excite me. The perfect amount of stretch and anchorage, I do envy your techniques, and try to duplicate them. But behind your eyes, you seem lost? Is everything ok?

[trutalk]

I need some help, I put the tape on my heel, but I still am having pain as normal, n o difference. Is that correct ? I thought my pain would stop.

[millers]

Does this application work for severs?

[rtrokingzz]

Mine is in my left foot so do i apply it the on the inside of my left foot.

[cashiyamorse]

My son is 9 and he runs track will it be alright if he wear this while running at his meet.

[ayaengel]

Hi! I have Peroneal Tendonitis, and Severs Disease. Can I combined them?