What causes your heels to hurt?
Trust me, you aren’t the only one! It is one of the most common problems I see. The best way to combat this problem is to attack it with full force...as soon as possible. Heel pain can have many different causes. The patients that generally suffer most from this condition are the ones on their feet a lot. Continuous standing; walking on a daily basis; starting a repetitive activity, such as a new exercise routine, without proper shoes, can put a lot of stress and strain on the ligaments in the foot. It eventually results in inflammation and pain. The good news is, heel pain is treatable. If treatment is sought early, all but a small percentage of affected patients will experience relief with conservative therapies. These include: limiting activities, footwear modifications, and stretching exercises. Procrastination can cause the pain to become not only chronic, but debilitating as well. Major causes of heel pain and their treatment. While there can be many reasons for heel pa