Heel Pain

Heel Pain /Plantar Fasciitis 

Heel pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many potential causes, ranging from conditions that affect the actual heel bone, like a bruise or stress fracture, to conditions that affect structures near it, like plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis. The pain can be throbbing and simply annoying, stabbing and debilitating, or something in between depending on what's behind it and the severity of your case.

Your heel bone—called the calcaneus—lies at the back of the foot beneath the ankle. Along with surrounding tissues and another small bone called the talus, your heel bone works to provide balance and side-to-side movement of the back of the foot.

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Causes

Considering this, it's probably no surprise that there are many potential causes of your heel pain that may be suspected. While deciding which applies to you best left to your doctor, knowing more about them can help you prepare for that conversation.  http://www.orthoneurophysioclinic.com/

Common

The two most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis refers to irritation and inflammation of the tight tissue band that forms the arch of the foot and connects your heel bone to the base of your toes. The severe, stabbing, or throbbing pain of plantar fasciitis is felt on the bottom of the heel and occurs upon weight-bearing after rest, such as when taking your first steps in the morning or when standing up after prolonged sitting.

If plantar fasciitis persists for a long time, a heel spur—a bony protrusion—may form where the fascia connects to your heel bone. Rarely, the plantar fascia may tear (rupture). The pain of plantar fascia rupture is severe, sharp, and sudden, and there may be swelling and bruising present as well.