Pain in the heel may range from a minor nuisance to disabling. The American Podiatric Medical Association mentions these possible causes:Health Tips* 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
By our correspondents
July 28, 2015
Pain in the heel may range from a minor nuisance to disabling. The American Podiatric Medical Association mentions these possible causes: Health Tips * 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.