Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Fact checked by Nick Blackmer The most common cause of pain in the back of the heel is ...

Despite its use for daily activities like walking, standing, and running, we tend to overlook our heels until pain strikes. Heel pain, whether from overuse, improper footwear, or underlying ...

Heel pain syndrome is a chronic degenerative/reparative process secondary to stress overload. Patients describe a gradual increase in plantar heel pain over weeks to ...

Your next vacation may be a sprint or a marathon, but either way it’s likely to be tough on your feet. Between the airport ...

HEEL pain, phantom smells and a fear of driving are just some of the more niche and bizarre symptoms triggered by menopause, a specialist says. While there are up to 48 symptoms of menopause ...

Often accompanied by a stabbing or sharp shooting pain centered around the bottom of the foot, plantar fasciitis is an ...

If your pain doesn’t improve, a doctor can offer more guidance. Share on Pinterest Inflammation from plantar fasciitis typically occurs at the bottom of the foot near the heel. Illustration by ...

According to the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, plantar fasciitis, otherwise known as heel pain in your foot, ...

You may think that heel pain is just that – heel pain. One part of the foot, one cause of the pain. The opposite is actually true. Dr. Vincent Staschiak, with Mid-Ohio Foot & Ankle specialists ...

Walking on a floor with bare feet is a big no-no, since there’s not enough natural cushioning on the foot to absorb the impact of the hard surface, which can lead to stabbing heel pain and arch ...

You wake up, swing your legs out of bed, and as soon as your feet softly land on the floor, a sharp pain jolts your heel. Later, after a long day on your feet, you finally get home. As you take ...