Relative rest: Heel pain can describe many conditions. Heel pain on the bottom of the foot associated with activities is caused by plantar fasciitis. This is an inflammation and often a contracture of the thick connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that runs from the heel bone to the balls of the feet. This is usually treated with a stretching program, ice, heel pads and avoiding painful activity until the.
Answered 12/17/2012
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Relative rest: Heel pain can describe many conditions. Heel pain on the bottom of the foot associated with activities is often caused by plantar fasciitis. This is an inflammation and often a contracture of the thick connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that runs from the heel bone to the balls of the feet. This is usually treated with a stretching program, ice, heel pads and avoiding painful activity.
Answered 12/17/2012
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Get it evaluated: There's a good chance this is simple planter fasciitis. However, you should make sure it is not a stress fracture of your heel bone. See your local foot and ankle specialist for an evaluation.
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