heel spur – MySymptom

What causes sharp pain in the heel of the foot when walking?

1. Introduction Sharp pain in the heel of the foot when walking is predominantly caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition involving the structural breakdown and inflammation of the thick band of connective tissue spanning the arch of the foot. Other notable clinical causes include the formation of calcaneal heel spurs, entrapment of the tibial nerve, … Read more

Why do I get a sharp stabbing pain directly under my heel bone when I step down?

1. Introduction The sharp, stabbing pain localized directly under your heel bone when you step down is a classic hallmark of plantar fasciitis. This condition occurs when the thick, fibrous band of connective tissue running along the bottom of your foot, known as the plantar fascia, becomes mechanically overloaded and inflamed at the exact point … Read more