heel pain

1. Introduction Severe heel pain that impedes your ability to walk properly is most frequently caused by mechanical injuries to the supporting structures of the foot, such as plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinopathy. You should worry and seek immediate medical evaluation if the pain is the result of sudden trauma, if there is a visible … Read more

1. Introduction Plantar fasciitis causes sharp, stabbing heel pain that is most severe during the first steps in the morning, resulting from ligament inflammation. A heel spur is a bony growth on the heel bone that is often completely painless but can occasionally cause a dull ache, usually diagnosed incidentally alongside the fascial inflammation. Distinguishing … Read more