At Entire Podiatry, heel and arch pain is one of the most common presenting complaints that we treat. In many cases heel and arch pain is due to a condition called plantar fasciitis. Check out this short video about heel pain by podiatrist Chris Hope.
Other possible causes of heel pain include heel spurs, plantar fibroma, and fractures of the bone in the heel (calcaneal fractures).
From a biomechanical perspective, the type of foot that you have can also predispose you to heel and arch pain. For example, flat feet and high arched feet can both be potential causes of arch pain.
Sometimes simple stretches can help to relieve certain types of heel pain, however if you have ongoing pain, see a podiatrist at Entire Podiatry for a more tailored treatment program to suit your needs and specific foot type. Or read more below:
