Haglund's Deformity

Heel bumps, or Haglund's Deformity, are a bone enlargement on the back of the heel bone. These usually occur for athletes when the shoes they wear rub up against the hell, and they can be aggravated by the height or stictching of a heel counter of a particular shoe.  The result is a painful bump or bumps on the heel that make exercising very difficult. Another term used for this condition is pump bump because it can requently occur with the wearing of high heels as well.*

The best thing to protect your feet from the damage of "Pump Bump" is to quit wearing high heels altogether.  However, this can be very difficult for fashion die hards and women in the professional world.  Below are some tips for safe high heel wearing for the women who just can't give up their stilettos.

1. Make Sure Your Heels Fit!
2. Silicone Metatarsal Pads
   Dr. Jills Gel Ball of Foot Cushions (Self-Sticking and Re-Usable)
   Features of These Soft Gel Cushions
   

   • Soft gel cushions the ball of the foot and reduces foot pain. Self-stick cushions make for easy application. Washable and re-usable cushions. Each cushion can be used over-and-over again.
   • For use in all shoe styles.

   How These Gel Pads Provide Comfort:
   

   • Soft gel surrounds the painful area and reduces pain by transferring pressure from the foot to the cushion.
   • Excellent cushioning and long lasting comfort for calluses.

   Possible Uses:
   

   • Calluses
   • Dropped metatarsal head pain
   • Fat pad atrophy
   • Neuroma
   • Metatarsalgia

   Directions:
   

   • Apply to clean and dry foot.
   • Position pad so that it is comfortably placed around the callus or tender area.
   • Remove the cushion at least 3 to 4 hours daily to allow the skin to breathe.

   Recommended Care:
   We recommend that you hand wash the product with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Then, air dry. Once dry, the pad will renew its self-adhering surface and stick again many times.
   The life of the product is affected by its care, use, and activity level of the individual.
   Warning:
   Do not place product on an open wound. If irritation, discomfort, or any problem results from the use of this product, discontinue use immediately, and notify your doctor immediately. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
3. Try to Find Thicker Heels for Stability
4. Look for a shoe with a gradual slope
5. Wear open toe heels to relieve the pain of corns and calluses.

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*An excerpt from "Kick Heel Pain" by Dr. Thomas F. Vail, DPM. Go to vailfoot.com for your free copy today.