What causes heel pain?
A very common complaint physicians and podiatrists hear is heel pain. Several issues can cause heel pain. Some of the more frequent causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis, heel spur, tarsal tunnel syndrome, stress fractures, and posterior heel pain. Identifying the cause is the only way to treat heel pain properly, as treatment will vary depending upon the cause.
Sometimes you may have heel pain that can be alleviated by temporarily discontinuing the activity causing the pain. For example, taking a few days off from walking, jogging, or prolonged standing can often relieve a flare up of pain. Temporarily discontinuing such activity will allow inflammation to decrease, thus eliminating the pain. For heel pain that lasts more than a few days you should seek medical help to diagnosis and treat the cause.