Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis is the usual suspect, but it isn’t the only cause of heel pain.

Heel pain can come from the plantar fascia, the heel fat pad, the Achilles insertion, the heel bone itself or even nerves passing through the area. A thorough assessment is essential, treating the wrong cause wastes time and prolongs pain.

Common causes

• Plantar fasciitis
• Heel fat pad atrophy or bruising
• Achilles insertional tendinopathy
• Sever’s disease (in growing children)
• Calcaneal stress fracture or bursitis

How we treat it

• Targeted diagnosis based on history and exam
• Heel cushioning, taping or padding for fat pad issues
• Loaded rehab for tendon-related pain
• Activity modification and footwear changes
• Imaging referral when warranted

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