ANTONIO L. KNOWLES, D.P.M.  PODIATRIST

Heel Pain

The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fascitis which is commonly referred to as a heel spur. This pain normally runs along the heel of the foot. Plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue which runs along the bottom surface of the foot, from the heel to the toes. Plantar fascitis is a condition which refers to the inflammation of the fibrous tissue.

It can be very painful and cause considerable amount of suffering. A dull ache is felt most of the time with episodes of a sharp pain in the center of the heel or on the inside margin of the heel. Often the pain is worse on first rising in the morning and after rest. The primary cause of an heel pain is overpronation. This can be controlled with the use of insoles.