Heel pain

Pain in the heel may range from a minor nuisance to disabling. The American Podiatric Medical Association mentions these possible causes:
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* Formation of a spur, a non-cancerous bony growth, in this case on the bottom of the heel.
* Plantar fasciitis, in which the thick band of tissue at the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed.
* Pronation, in which the foot turns too much toward the inside. This can stretch ligaments attached to the heel.
* Achilles tendinitis, an inflammation of the tendon that supports the back of the ankle and heel.
* An injury such as a bruise, or a foot deformity.