Heel Pain
Heel pain is extremely common. It often begins without
injury and is felt under the heel, usually while standing or walking. It is
usually worst when arising out of bed.
Inflammation of the connective tissue on the sole of the foot (plantar
fascia) where it attaches to the heel bone is the most common cause of pain.
It is often associated with a bony protrusion (heel spur) seen on X-ray
studies.
Most cases will improve spontaneousl y. Heel and stretching, medication to
reduce swelling of the soft tissues in your foot and shoe inserts are quite
helpful. If pain continues, steroid injections or walking casts are used.
Only in the most troubling and prolonged cases is surgery recommended.
We suggest that you also check out the pages on
Plantar Fasciitis.

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