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4 Forms of Heel Pain
Category: Heel pain
Taking Care of Heel Spurs
Did you know that the average American takes over 5,000 steps per day? Over time, those steps add up to miles and if you don’t take good care of your feet, it can create plenty of podiatric problems for us, especially as we grow older. For 10% of people, their problem will be heel spurs. […]
The Heel Pain of Plantar Fasciitis
Arch problems from plantar fasciitis often go hand in hand (or should we say foot in foot?) with heel pain. Many people experience heel pain as one of the first indications that they have stretches and tears in their arch tissue that radiate symptoms to the heel area. See your foot doctor for a proper diagnosis and to determine […]
3 Causes of Achilles Tendon Problems
The large tendon that connects your calf muscle to your foot is the Achilles tendon. When it becomes excessively stressed and inflamed from the pressure of exercise, sporting, and work activities, severe discomfort and pain can develop in the heel area. Doing proper warming up and cooling down exercises will help prevent Achilles tendon damage. […]
4 Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
The wide band of tissue that spans the bottom of your foot (the plantar fascia) can become stressed, irritated, and inflamed from excessive pressure leading to severe pain and discomfort that often radiates to the heel area. This common condition is called plantar fasciitis. Since this condition can be tricky to trace and treat, be […]
3 Causes of Heel Pain
There are many causes of heel pain and discomfort, and it is one of the most common reasons to see your foot doctor. Heel pain can be caused by poorly fitting shoes, repetitive stress, and bone spurs, to name a few issues. You don’t have to suffer from heel pain. Contact your foot doctor […]
Heel Pain Has Many Causes
Your heels usually hit the ground first with nearly every step you take, faithfully doing an amazing job of absorbing all the stress and pressure of walking, working, and exercising. But all this stress eventually has consequences that can cause heel pain in a variety of ways. For example, the Achilles tendon connects your calf […]
What Can Cause Sudden Heel Pain?
Experiencing sudden heel pain can occur from a variety of circumstances and conditions. When you suffer a sudden injury to your heel, you appreciate all the stress and pressure it has faithfully absorbed up until that time. Be sure to see your foot doctor and get back on your feet as soon as possible. 3 […]
The 2 Types of Achilles Tendonitis
The stress on the feet and ankles caused by work, exercise, and sporting activities can cause Achilles tendonitis, which is a stretching and possible tearing to the Achilles tendon—the largest tendon in the body that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Continuing to use the foot affected by an Achilles tendon problem can […]
Why Does My Heel Hurt?
The bone that creates your heel is the largest bone in your foot, and it helps to form the structure that contributes to the shape and function of the arch. The muscles and ligaments that extend on each side of your heel provide the necessary connections for movement for your big toe and pinky toe. […]