Question 1

why does the bottom of my heel hurt when i walk?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis, or arch ligament strain is a common cause of heel pain in the bottom of the heel and/or arch.

A stress fracture or bursitis typically cause pain in the bottom of the heel.

Pain on the inner (medial or big toe side) heel and ankle might represent tarsal tunnel or nerve irritation.

See a podiatrist for more information and treatment.

Question 2

may heels hurt sooo much when i wake up and step out of bed or when i have been sitting down for long and stand up they would hurt when i walk?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: It is the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.

Question 3

what could cause my heels to hurt when i walk?

Accepted Answer

To find the cause...: Heel pain can result from a number of different reasons. Possibilities range from plantar fasciitis to stress fractures of your heel bone.  I would seek the attention of an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon. One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 4

what could be the reason why my heels hurt when i walk?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis would be the most likely problem but it could be a fracture.

Question 5

i skate and icant eve. push because my left calf gets a shooting pain but it doesnt hurt when i walk on my heel?

Accepted Answer

Sports Medicine: If you skate more seriously than just for fun, you may talk to your coach or trainer. Your provider night know a Sports Specialist or examine/help you right there. You likely pulled or in some way damaged a muscle/nerve. It may need to be stabilized for rest. Be seen and follow recommendations. Best wishes!

Question 6

my foot slipped into a hard wooden pillar when i was skidding on my carpet. could that have cause my heel to hurt when i walk?

Accepted Answer

Heel pain: If the pain began right after the injury, it would make sense that there is a connection.

Question 7

why my heels hurt when i walk, i just started new job where i wear safety shoes, one they gave started the pain but then iv brought my own ones?

Accepted Answer

Foot pain: This does sound like a problem from ill fitting shoes.  Be sure the new pair fits well.   You may need to see a podiatrist concerning specially made shoes or special shoe inserts.

Question 8

cause of pain in side of left foot, near heel? every time i move it a certain way it feels like the muscles are pulling. doesnt hurt when i walk.

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: There are several possibilities, although it is a little uncommon for it not to hurt when you weight bear/ambulate.  Pain when you move it a certain way often suggests a ligent or tendon source.  A detailed exam and appropriate studies could likely determine the cause.  I would not hesitate to be seen.

Question 9

i can't walk on my left heel. i haven't done anything to hurt it just woke up one morning and i can't put pressure on it since.

Accepted Answer

See you doctor: For an examination of the heel. Can ice it for tonight.

Question 10

my heels hurt when i step down from bed after sleep or from car after travelling. the pain gets worse when i go shopping & walk for long hours. why?

Accepted Answer

? Plantar Fasciitis?: Symptoms of plantar fasciitis include pain/ stiffness of the bottom of the heel (may include bottom of foot). Some things that ^ pain include prolonged walking, standing, stair climbing or 1st steps out of bed in the morning. See your podiatrist if you have these issues.

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Why does my heel hurt when i walk

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Why does the bottom of my heel hurt when i walk?

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May heels hurt sooo much when i wake up and step out of bed or when i have been sitting down for long and stand up they would hurt when i walk?

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What could cause my heels to hurt when i walk?

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What could be the reason why my heels hurt when i walk?

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I skate and icant eve. push because my left calf gets a shooting pain but it doesnt hurt when i walk on my heel?

A member asked:

My foot slipped into a hard wooden pillar when i was skidding on my carpet. could that have cause my heel to hurt when i walk?

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Why my heels hurt when i walk, i just started new job where i wear safety shoes, one they gave started the pain but then iv brought my own ones?

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Cause of pain in side of left foot, near heel? every time i move it a certain way it feels like the muscles are pulling. doesnt hurt when i walk.

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I can't walk on my left heel. i haven't done anything to hurt it just woke up one morning and i can't put pressure on it since.

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My heels hurt when i step down from bed after sleep or from car after travelling. the pain gets worse when i go shopping & walk for long hours. why?

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