The many benefits of wearing heel lifts

Heel lifts are incredibly popular amongst customers who suffer with Achilles tendonitis.

This painful condition occurs when the band of tissue at the back of your leg (that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone) becomes damaged from overuse. The tissue becomes irritated and inflamed, leading to an aching sensation that can be accompanied by stiffness and added tenderness in the area.

It’s a kind of injury that’s especially prevalent in runners who have upped their training regimes, and people who only play sports occasionally. Men are more likely to develop the problem, as are people with psoriasis or high blood pressure.

Achilles tendonitis isn’t life-threatening in itself – but if it’s not treated properly, it can lead to severe pain and lack of mobility for the sufferer. Also, if the tendon is left unattended, it will weaken over time and become more susceptible to rupturing; at this point, surgery may be required.

There are plenty of things you can do to relieve the symptoms of Achilles tendonitis, including investing in a sturdy heel lift for your footwear. When placed at the back of the shoe and secured with sticky tape, the lift will help to take the tension away from the heel, giving your tendons the chance to heal while you continue to go about your daily activities.

And because they reduce the amount of force that’s applied from the calf to the foot, our heel lifts can also be used to combat plantar fasciitis. These products are especially effective when they’re used in combination with our customisable inserts; you can learn more about insoles for plantar fasciitis here.

You may also benefit from wearing a heel lift if you’re suffering from heel spurs.