Pain in any of part of the foot can be uncomfortable, but this discomfort can be amplified when the problem is housed in our heel. That’s because for many people, the first area of their foot to strike the ground when they move is their heel. If this area is injured and it’s constantly bearing […]
Why Do Heel Spurs Develop?
Do you have a dull ache in one or both of your heels? Are you experiencing some soreness or pulsing discomfort every time you put pressure on your heel? If so, you may be dealing with the formation of a heel spur in your foot. But why do these heel spurs develop, and more importantly, […]
Four Activities That Wear Down Your Heel Fat Pad
One area where it’s nice to carry a little extra fat is on the underside of your heel. Your heel fat pad helps to protect bones and tissues from stress caused by everyday actions like walking, running and jumping. Over time, it’s natural for this heel pad to wear down a little, but if too […]
Heel Pain In Children – What Could Be The Cause?
If heel pain is preventing your child from being as active as they’d like to be, it’s important that you have your primary care physician or a foot specialist take a closer look. This discomfort could be caused by a condition known as Sever’s disease, which tends to develop during adolescence when the body is […]
Three Causes Of Nagging Heel Pain
If you land hard on your heel or step down on a hard object like a rock or a Lego, you may deal with heel pain for a short while, but oftentimes heel bruises fade. However, if acute trauma didn’t cause your discomfort, and it’s lingering for an extended period of time, you might be […]