Heel Pain

Heel pain is the most common problem affecting the foot and ankle area. Pain in this area is the result of stress on the heel bone and the tissues surrounding it and is usually caused by walking gait abnormalities and repetitive activity and pounding rather than a single traumatic incident. Heel pain can also be caused by general health conditions, such as arthritis, gout and Achilles tendonitis, the inflammation of the Achilles tendon.

When pain is detected, it is always best to rest and keep off of the foot as much as possible to avoid the development of a chronic condition. For more severe conditions, a doctor can prescribe the use of orthotics or surgery may be necessary.

Common heel ailments include:

Plantar fasciitis
Bruised heel/policeman's heel
Achilles bursitis
Blisters
Bone spurs
Excessive Pronation
Cracked heels
Heel Fractures
Haglund's Deformity

Orlando, Florida 20 North Orange Avenue Suite 1600 Orlando, Florida 32801 Telephone: (800) 896-2709	Tampa, Florida One Tampa City Center 201 N. Franklin Street, 7th Floor Tampa, Florida 33602 Telephone: (800) 896-2709	Jacksonville, Florida 76 S. Laura Street Suite 1100 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Telephone: (800) 896-2709	Fort Myers, Florida 12800 University Drive Suite 600 Fort Myers, Florida 33907 Telephone: (800) 896-2709	Davie, Florida 7450 Griffin Road Suite 230 Davie, Florida 33314 Telephone: (800) 896-2709
St. Petersburg, Florida 695 Central Avenue, Suite 150J St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 Telephone: (800) 896-2709	Atlanta, Georgia 191 Peachtree Street NE Suite 4200 Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: (800) 896-2709	Jackson, Mississippi 188 East Capitol St Jackson, Mississippi 39201 Telephone: (800) 896-2709	Tavares, Florida 14229 US 441 Tavares, Florida 32778 Telephone: (800) 896-2709