Heel pain symptoms
Typically a sharp pain is felt in one or both heels when body weight is applied to the heels, especially after long hours of rest. For example, when getting out of bed in the morning or after sitting for a while. The initial stabbing pain will subside with walking and usually it will turn into a dull ache. (read more..)
What causes heel pain?
There are a number of causes for heel pain to occur including medical conditions such as Tarsal Tunnel syndrome, Paget’s Disease or stress fractures. By far the most common cause of heel pain is inflammation of the plantar fascia – the band of tissue that runs under the foot from the toes to the heel bone. Due to over-pronation (rolling inwards of the foot) the ligaments under the foot are being overly stretched, causing pain and inflammation. (read more..)
