Heel Pain?

Heel pain is not normal.  It should not be interfering with your dancing, but heel pain is a common ailment of dancers.

Here are some tips to reduce heel pain....

• Wear good, supportive shoes 
• It is tempting to slip into flip flops when coming out of pointe shoes, but they are very dangerous in reality. Go for a more supportive shoe, like a tennis shoe. 
• Make sure your calves and Achilles are properly stretched out and warm. You may need to take extra time before class to get yourself warm and ready 
• Don't ignore heel pain! If you start to notice pain your heels you should see a podiatrist. Foot pain is not normal and shouldn't be ignored. 
• Try this Theraband first step to Foot Relief Kit Available Through our online product store. 
• Ready-to-use package contains:
  • Thera-Band Foot Roller provides massage and cold therapy.
  • Thera-Band Professional Resistance Bands have been proven to increase strength, mobility and function.Biofreeze Roll-On provides temporary relief from foot pain. The roller ball formulation allows a massage-like application directly to the plantar fascia.
  • Instruction Guide with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that guide patients through their at-home treatment.