From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, women’s bodies after childbirth experience a significant loss of vitality, making them especially weak during the postpartum period. Being inattentive during the postpartum period may lead to various issues with long-term impacts on future health. Regarding the problem of heel pain during the postpartum period, the cause may be related to insufficient qi and blood or exposure to cold. It is recommended to take a series of measures to alleviate the pain: undergo physical therapy for some time, such as daily foot massages; soak your feet twice a day; if the condition does not improve, seek timely medical examination to rule out other potential illnesses. Additionally, keep your feet warm, monitor blood sugar levels, as diabetes may also cause similar symptoms, and supplementing with calcium could be a viable solution.
As for the correct way to soak your feet during the postpartum period, follow these steps: use hot water, avoid contact with cold water, and add mugwort leaves for enhanced effects; control the soaking time, do not make it too long to prevent getting chilled due to the water temperature making it difficult to maintain warmth; after soaking your feet, quickly dry them with a towel and put on clean socks to ensure ongoing warmth for your feet. During the postpartum period, enhancing nutrient intake and warmth measures are crucial, and adopting a proper foot soaking routine can promote peripheral blood circulation.
It’s worth noting that heel pain at times can be one of the early signs of diabetes. Therefore, after taking measures to alleviate heel pain during the postpartum period, it is recommended to undergo a urine test to screen for diabetes risk. Using warm water for foot soaking during the postpartum period helps clear the meridians, and choosing to wear soft, comfortable shoes is also an essential detail not to overlook.
