A heel spur forms on the back of the heel from calcium deposits but it is related to an arch condition called plantar fasciitis.
Two Causes of Heel Spurs
How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
Severe heel pain upon getting up from bed (that then quickly subsides) is one of the first symptoms of plantar fasciitis.
Bursitis Can Cause Heel Pain
The inflammatory condition called bursitis frequently affects the shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow. However, it can also strike in the heel area behind the Achilles tendon causing symptoms that are similar to tendonitis, but it’s not an inflamed tendon that is causing the heel pain. Instead, the bursal sacs that are behind the Achilles tendon […]
High-Heeled Shoes Damage Your Feet
While wearing high-heeled shoes may have once been a fashion statement, the tide has turned and many women are now ditching the high heels
What Causes Cracked Heels?
Heel calluses form as a natural reaction to the stress and pressure that is applied to your feet on a daily basis.
3 Treatments for Fungal Toenails
Fungal toenail infections can be ugly, painful, and smelly. Since a fungal toenail infection predominantly occurs underneath the nail, it can be difficult to treat the infection completely and prevent it from coming back.
Heel Pain Has Many Causes
Your heels hit the ground first with nearly every step you take and they do an excellent job of absorbing the stress and pressure from your full body weight. But sometimes it’s just all too much to absorb, and an injury occurs often causing severe and debilitating heel pain. Some common causes of heel pain […]
Peroneal Tendonitis Mimics Plantar Fasciitis
A type of tendonitis that is sometimes overlooked as the cause of foot and ankle pain is peroneal tendonitis that affects the two tendons that run along the outside of the foot. This condition is sometimes diagnosed as plantar fasciitis by physicians, which is why you should always see your foot care specialist first. These […]
Risk Factors for Developing Plantar Fasciitis
One of the earliest signs of plantar fasciitis is heel pain that is often most noticeable first thing in the morning. The extension of your foot upon getting out of bed after sleeping can stretch the ligament causing the telltale severe pain in the heel area. These symptoms may occur only occasionally at first; however, […]
Treating and Preventing Heel Pain
A frequent culprit that is responsible for causing heel pain is plantar fasciitis. This condition is very common among competitive athletes, weekend warriors, and for the multitudes who spend hours on their feet all day working including landscapers, teachers, and delivery personnel. One of the most effective methods for treating heel pain is to instigate […]
