What are some ways to recover from postpartum heel pain?

Postpartum women have not fully recovered their physical functions, and most parts of the body are very different from before delivery. For example, many women experience heel pain, which is a joint disease caused by long-term pressure on the heel joint. Let's take a look at how to recover from heel pain after childbirth.

1. Heel pain in postpartum women is generally due to physical weakness after childbirth and failure to recover from kidney deficiency. It is recommended that family members prepare a pair of confinement shoes for the mother. They must cover the heels. Be sure to wear socks and keep your feet warm. It is not recommended to wear slippers barefoot. The cold air will invade the feet and make the heels more painful, so keeping warm is the key.

2. It is recommended to soak your feet in hot water with ginger and mugwort , and have your family give you massage. Soaking your feet in ginger and mugwort water can promote blood circulation. After soaking your feet, ask your family to help you massage your heels to relieve pain, and then quickly put on your socks. It is recommended that you wear socks no matter which season you are in confinement after childbirth, spring, summer, autumn or winter. Even in summer, although it is very hot, there will be a cool breeze when you open the window.

3. It is recommended to do as little housework as possible. Getting out of bed and walking around moderately can help with postpartum recovery. Of course, doing housework can also be considered a form of postpartum exercise. However, if you have heel pain after childbirth, then try to do as little housework as possible. If you have family members to help or a nanny, it is recommended that you avoid doing housework if possible.

4. If the pain is severe, it is recommended that you see a doctor to see if medication is needed. If your heels are still very painful for several days after delivery, you should see a doctor immediately to see if you need to take some Chinese medicine, preferably Chinese medicine that has little effect on breast milk.

5. Standing for a long time is not recommended . Generally speaking, we should rest in bed and do some appropriate exercises during the confinement period. However, sometimes we will feel uncomfortable if we lie in bed for a long time, and we will inevitably want to stand and walk for a while. However, it is recommended to be moderate and not stand for too long, as this will do more harm than good to the recovery of foot pain.

6. It is recommended that you do not wear high heels within six months after the confinement period , and wear more comfortable soft-soled shoes instead. If you already have heel pain, wearing high heels will only make the pain worse. So in order to cure your heel pain, buy a few pairs of comfortable shoes to take care of your heels.