Heel Pain Causes: An Overview
Heel pain can cause excruciating pain for many people and can be the result of a number of conditions. The most common cause of heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis. Other common heel pain causes include Achilles Tendonitis, Retrocalcaneal Bursitis and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Less common causes of heel pain are conditions such as stress fractures, bone spurs and heel pad degeneration.
It is important to determine which type of heel pain is occurring before attempting treatment.
Diagnosis of Heel Pain
The heel bone is known as the calcaneus. The location and type of pain will be important in determining the cause of heel pain. A podiatrist or foot specialist will be able to diagnose the cause of calcaneal pain by questioning the patient about the type of pain and examining the foot. Physical exam may include visual inspection of the foot and . . . continue reading causes of heel pain >>
