Heel Spurs / Heel Pain
Heel Spurs / Heel Pain
Heel pain has many causes. Heel pain is generally the result of faulty biomechanics (walking gait abnormalities) that place too much stress on the heel bone and the soft tissues that attach to it. The stress may also result from injury, or a bruise incurred while walking, running, or jumping on hard surfaces; wearing poorly constructed footwear; or being overweight
Common causes of heel pain include:
• Heel Spurs: A bony growth on the underside of the heel bone. The spur, visible by X-ray, appears as a protrusion that can extend forward as much as half an inch. When there is no indication of bone enlargement, the condition is sometimes referred to as "heel spur syndrome." Heel spurs result from strain on the muscles and ligaments of the foot, by stretching of the long band of tissue that connects the heel and the ball of the foot, and by repeated tearing away of the lining or membrane that covers the heel bone. These conditions may result from biomechanical imbalance, running or jogging, improperly fitted or excessively worn shoes, or obesity.
• Plantar Fasciitis: Both heel pain and heel spurs are frequently associated with plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the band of fibrous connective tissue (fascia) running along the bottom (plantar surface) of the foot, from the heel to the ball of the foot. It is common among athletes who run and jump a lot, and it can be quite painful.
(source: American Podiatric Medical Association)
Z-CoiL Footwear Benefit:
Heel pain syndrome may be relieved by wearing shoes that provide greater shock absorption in the heel area and a slightly elevated heel to transfer pressure from the heel. Z-CoiL® footwear provides both. If you are suffering from plantar fasciitis or heel spurs, Z-CoiL® orthotic supports the longitudinal arch, which helps to prevent over-stretching of the plantar fascia. People with heel pain immediately notice the difference after they wear Z-CoiL shoes at the stores.
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Why do American doctors recommend Z-CoiL footwear to their patients with feet, leg, knee and back pain?
More than 90% of the foot, leg, knee, and back pain is caused by inflammation. If you have a pain when you press such area, it means that you have inflammation on that area.
To eliminate inflammation, reducing the repeated impact on the feet, leg, knee and back, and continuously massaging on the area will increase blood flow through capillaries, then, the pain is usually gone.
Z-Coil shoes can help with this. Our springs reduce impact on your body up to 50%, and our rigid Z-Orthotic cradles the foot, equalizing pressure distribution. Therefore, your feet can be gently rolling while walking. And It will increase blood flow just like massaging effect that inflammation will be easily gone.
For example, in the case of plantar fasciitis, the best way to help naturally cure while standing and walking on daily basis is to reduce a direct impact on soles and massage their feet sufficiently to increase blood flow. Just wearing Z-CoiLs helps to do that!
Increased Mobility in the Right Shoes
Imagine taking a road trip in a heavy-duty truck with little shock absorption and a no-frills cab. Every bump in the road is transferred into your body. You will arrive at your destination feeling worn out and needing rest. If you take the same trip in a luxury car, you will arrive feeling rested, ready to explore and enjoy your new surroundings. The difference in travel experience is comparable to moving about in regular shoes versus Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear®. Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear provides a luxury experience that allows you to travel on foot with ease, and that keeps you moving farther faster.
How Z-CoiL Shoes Increase Mobility
When people have lower body pain, they often limit their activity to minimize painful movements. When staying sedentary isn't an option, walking posture may change and may be reduced to shuffling to minimize the pain felt in the foot, knee, hip and lower back joints. Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear's patented technology and innovative design deliver significant impact reduction, which provides immediate lower body joint pain relief, at the same time it provides energy return with each step that combats fatigue. Z-CoiL customers describe the feeling as gliding vs. walking. Over time, effortless pain-free steps actually lead to an overall increase in mobility for Z-CoiL wearers. Our shoes actually encourage wearers to lengthen the stride of their gait, which means they cover more ground with each step, so they move farther faster.
Why Increased Mobility is Significant
Chronic pain in the foot, leg and back limits mobility and diminishes the quality of life. A smooth, effortless gait is essential to maintaining an active lifestyle. When you can continue to stand, walk and run, you can get the exercise you need to naturally combat painful conditions, like osteoarthritis, and maintain overall health. Shoes that equip you to handle the stresses of standing, walking and running on unforgiving surfaces can prevent impact-induced injuries. Injury limits mobility as well as avoids other costly and invasive pain relief treatments, like cortisone shots, prescription pain blockers and surgery.
The Z-CoiL Solution
Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear is the only shoe that offers both the impact reduction and stability you need for pain relief, injury prevention and whole body support Z-CoiL shoes have the Patented conical spring in the heel, which reduces impact by 40-60% (according to tests performed by the American Department of Energy) and provides energy return, reducing fatigue.
- Patented Z-Orthotic™ to stabilize tendons and ligaments.
- Rocker bottom sole that assists forward motion and limits movement during toe-off.
- Flex line at the forefront of the foot to encourage bending at the ball of the foot.
- ¾” Cushioning in the forefoot to protect delicate metatarsal/forefoot joints, ligaments and bones.
- Extra wide toe box to relieve pressure on toe joints.
All elements of our shoe design provide Z-CoiL treatmentㅡeffective pain relief from a number of lower body impact-induced conditions.
