A common cause of heel pain is the heel spur, a bony growth on the underside of the heel bone. Heel spur syndrome is the best known heel problem, but plantar fasciitis is the most frequently encountered cause of heel pain.
Plantar fasciitis causes pain in the heel and bottom of the foot, especially noted upon first arising in the morning. If the pain persists, we recommend soft-soled shoes or heel pads or prescribe foot orthotics. There are many other causes of heel pain, which has become one of the most common foot problems reported by patients of podiatric physicians. If symptoms of heel pain develop, icing the foot should begin immediately.
Do not delay in seeking health professional advice for heel pain or any other foot problem because of something seen on ePodiatry. The heel bone is designed to be the first contact the foot has with the ground. Their pain referral is to the bottom of the foot, particularly to the heel. Therefore it is advisable for you to get a soft gel pad for your heels!
Usually, heel spur pain can be diagnosed during a physical examination. The pain from plantar fasciitis is not usually from the heel spur. The presence of a heel...
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