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Heel Pain

Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation or, rarely, a cyst.

Heel pain is not usually caused by a single injury, such as a twist or fall, but from repetitive stress and pounding of the heel.
 

There are several common causes of heel pain.

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Treatment

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  • Calf stretches can help if performed in the right manner. Podiatry Care has a unique stretching and strengthening program specifically designed for the treatment of plantar fasciitis and heel pain.

  • Ice massage can assist in the short term

  • Panadol/Asprin/N.S.A.I.D’s can help short term but rarely help in the longer term.

  • Training/activity evaluation is important

  • No barefoot walking – always use shoes or supportive footwear

  • Shoe evaluation is important

  • Exercises before getting out of bed and arising from rest should be discussed.

  • Anti-inflammatory gel massage can assist short term but rarely helps long term.

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