What causes heel pain after childbirth?

Pregnant women will experience all kinds of pain during pregnancy, so the pregnancy process is quite difficult. However, giving birth does not mean that pregnant women can relax. Some pregnant women will feel pain in their heels after giving birth, and they don’t know why they feel pain, so we cannot relax the care of pregnant women after giving birth. What is the reason for heel pain in pregnant women after delivery? Is this a normal reaction?

Reason: During the confinement period, the mother is deficient in both Qi and blood and is easily affected by cold air. Especially the feet, including the heels, once caught in the cold, will cause pain in the days that follow. Postpartum heel pain is a deficiency syndrome, not caused by trauma or bone spurs. This postpartum disease is mainly caused by kidney deficiency. Wearing high heels after childbirth and frequently wearing slippers or sandals barefoot are often important causes. The kidneys are the source of vital energy and are responsible for reproduction and bones. According to the meridian circulation route, the heel belongs to the circulation range of the kidney meridian. After childbirth, the kidney qi is weak, the Chong and Ren meridians are damaged, all the meridians are empty, and the qi and blood are deficient. If you often go barefoot with your heels exposed, or often wear hard-soled, high-heeled shoes with high curvature, the already weak foot muscles after childbirth cannot get rest, and the qi and blood lose warmth and nourishment and become obstructed, which can easily lead to heel pain. If it is not treated in time, it will not heal over time and will leave a "root of disease".

Pain relief measures: 1. After delivery, you must keep your feet warm, wear socks, and wear shoes that protect your toes and heels. Do not wear high heels or hard-soled shoes within three months after delivery. It is best to wear socks when wearing sandals or slippers. 2. Apply hot compress to the painful area or perform other physical therapy. 3. If the above symptoms occur, please ask Dr. Miao for guidance and use medication correctly. Currently, the main Miao medicine for treating postpartum heel pain is the patch "Miao Fang Heel Pain Patch", which has received very good reviews from patients. You can also use double silicone heel pads or full foot pads to effectively relieve pain when walking.

Postpartum care for mothers is a very important process. In addition to heel pain, there may be other symptoms. Don’t think it is troublesome to take care of her at this time, because if she is not well taken care of at this time, she may suffer from problems in the future. It is best to have some basic knowledge about some postpartum symptoms for mothers, such as how to deal with heel pain, which will be of great benefit to your future health.