Heel Pain

Heel Pain

Heel pain is a common foot and ankle problem that can range from mild to severe. It often affects the back or underside of the heel and can make walking and daily activities difficult.

Several conditions can cause heel pain, including:

• Plantar fasciitis: Inflammation of the plantar fascia, a tissue connecting your heel to your toes.
• Achilles tendinitis: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which connects your calf muscle to your heel bone.
• Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints.
• Haglund's deformity: A bony bump that forms in the back of the heel.
• Sever's disease: A condition affecting children and adolescents that causes heel pain due to inflammation of the growth plate.