Heel Pain

Heel Pain Syndrome

Excessive impact on the heel of the foot creates a type of pain often referred to as “heel pain syndrome.” This impact produces a bruising-type pain in a specific area. This condition is commonly caused from:

• Shoes with little to no shock absorption in the heel
• A thinning or shifting of heel pad tissue
• A sudden increase in activity

Plantar Fasciitis Causes

The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom surface of the foot from the heel to the forefoot. A biomechanical dysfunction within the foot produces excessive stress to the plantar fascia, which can lead to inflammation and discomfort usually caused by:

• Overpronation or hyperflexibility
• Unusually high-arched feet
• Overuse or a sudden increase in physical activity of the foot
• Excessive weight on the foot due to obesity, pregnancy or lifting heavy loads
• Climbing ladders without the use of proper shoes and support
• Improperly fitted footwear
• When you wear improperly fitted footwear, if the arch of the shoe doesn’t fully secure the arch of the foot, then the foot’s arch isn’t properly supported. Plantar Fasciitis may develop.