What could be the cause of heel pain?

Read below: If the pain is on the bottom of the heel it may be a condition called plantar fasciitis. If it's on the back of the heel it may be due to bursitis or achilles tendonitis. If it's on either side of your heel it may be due to tendonitis. See your podiatrist for a more definitive 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. Achilles tendonitis or bursitis can cause pain in the back of the heel. 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.

Many possibilities: 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, infection, tendonitis, arthritis, stress fracture, nerve irritation, retained foreign body, bone tumor, or a cyst. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

2 main things: 2 main things to consider: Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. There may be other causes, but these are the most common. If you are a runner, then they both may arise from overtraining, or stressing too much too fast. Also, the sudden addition of speed and/or hill workouts. Overstriding and switching terrain too suddenly can aggravate this. See the Podiatrist for examination and tx options.