Plantar fasciitis is probably the most common cause of pain under the heel. Often a combination of approaches is needed to cure this stubborn injury. On this page: Symptoms & diagnosis Causes & anatomy Treatment Massage Go straight to: Plantar fasciitis exercises Plantar fasciitis taping Rehabilitation program Diagnosis tool Risk calculator tool Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms …
A bruised heel is also known as a fat pad contusion or Policeman’s Heel. It is a common cause of pain under the heel caused by overuse. On this page: Symptoms & diagnosis Causes & anatomy Treatment Heel taping technique Bruised heel symptoms Symptoms consist of pain under the heel bone (Calcaneus). Pain usually comes …
Lateral plantar nerve entrapment causes pain on the inside of the ankle and heel. It is caused by compression of the Lateral plantar nerve. On this page: Symptoms & diagnosis Causes & anatomy Treatment Lateral plantar nerve entrapment symptoms Lateral plantar nerve entrapment has similar symptoms to Plantar fasciitis and Tarsal tunnel syndrome. Pain is …
A heel spur is a hooked bony growth protruding from under the heel bone (calcaneus). It is often found to co-exist with plantar fasciitis. On this page: Symptoms Causes Treatment Go direct to: Plantar fasciitis Heel spur/Plantar taping Plantar fasciitis exercises Heel Spur Symptoms Symptoms may be very similar to those of plantar fasciitis and …
A calcaneal stress fracture is a hairline fracture calcaneus or heel bone. It is usually caused by overuse and is more common in soldiers who march long distances and roadrunners. Treatment involves resting for 6 to 8 weeks, followed by a gradual return to full training and fitness. Calcaneus stress fracture symptoms Symptoms of a …
Tarsal tunnel syndrome causes burning pain in the foot, sometimes with pins and needles or numbness, which may radiate into the heel and arch of the foot. It is caused by pressure on a nerve which passes along the inside of the ankle. On this page: Symptoms Tinels test Causes & anatomy Treatment Exercises Tarsal …
A broken heel or fractured calcaneus bone is usually caused by falling or jumping from a height, resulting in severe heel pain. It can also occur from road accidents or bike accidents. It is also possible for the calcaneus or heel bone to suffer a stress fracture in athletes, such as long-distance runners, which may …