Relief for Pain of High Heels ?

I often take a painkiller combined with rubbing the soles of my feet with Volterol which contains a mild form of Lidocaine because I injured my left foot a few years ago and its helped me to wear my heels for a night out. I don't see a problem with using something occasionally to help ease the discomfort of heels but do agree that it may lead to some ladies using it too much and possibly causing more problems by ignoring pain. I will try it if it makes it to the UK though...
This idea came to my mind today: why not take a painkiller for the evening out?
I do the same when I get a migraine or whem my back hurts really bad.