Your heel plays an important role in body movement and weight distribution while walking. Heel pain can vary from mild to severe debilitating pain. It is one of the most common issues faced by a large range of age groups.
Symptoms may include:
pain underneath the arch of your foot
pain while standing or after sitting down
morning foot pain
pain at the back of the toes
Further injuries to the heel can reduce mobility and negatively impact your lifestyle. Hence it is important for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Some of the most common causes of heel pain include:
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fascial tear
Plantar spur pain
Achilles Tendonitis or Tendinopathy
Nerve entrapment
Tibialis posterior tendonitis or dysfunction
Heel Spurs
Tarsal tunnel Syndrome
Sever’s disease
If you have any concerns relating to any of these, book an appointment to see one of our friendly podiatrists
