This week we are going to discuss a rather complex condition that has been simplified to the point of being nondiagnostic—the medial heel pain syndrome. Heel pain is a very common condition in the ...

Heel pain is one of the most common reasons that people visit a podiatrist, but the reasons behind the pain are not always easy to determine. Podiatrists emphasize people who are experiencing heel ...

Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs that protect tendons and bones. Heel bursitis is the inflammation of the bursae that cushion the back of the heel. Heel bursitis often resolves on its own, although ...

Heel pain is common in kids. Although it’s typically not serious, proper diagnosis and prompt treatment is recommended. If your child comes to you with complaints of heel pain, tenderness in the back ...

A bruised heel is an injury to the fat pad that protects the heel bone. It’s also known as policeman’s heel. You can get a bruised heel from the repeated force of your foot striking the ground, like ...

You're headed out on your morning walk or jog when—ouch—the area beneath or behind your heel starts to throb. Join the club: Roughly 40% of Americans complain of the issue each year, according to a ...

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common injuries and the leading cause of heel pain for runners. It has been estimated that plantar fasciitis affects roughly 10% of runners every year. Many ...

Ease pain in the outside calf with targeted stretches. Learn effective techniques like the standing wall and towel calf stretch to boost flexibility and relieve discomfort.