The ligament that connects your foot bones can cause severe heel pain when inflamed. Here’s how to avoid that ...

Q. I am a 57-year-old recreational tennis player who has had worsening heel pain. The pain is particularly bad when I get out of bed in the morning. After I walk around and take a hot shower, though, ...

Finding the perfect footwear is a struggle, especially when you're not coming into the game with tootsies in tip-top shape. They say if the shoe fits, wear it. But what they forgot to mention is if ...

You’ve been busy lately (who hasn’t?), running errands and dashing from one activity to the next. But if this uptick in activity has triggered a sharp, shooting pain in your heel, it could a sign of ...

Nagging heel pain affects more than one in 10 people worldwide, experts say.The three most common causes of heel pain are bursitis, tendonitis and plantar fasciitis.Dr. Clifford Jeng, medical director ...

AMBLER, PA. (WPVI) -- Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot problems, and can be a frustrating one to get rid of. However, the best treatments, and preventions are fairly simple. Erin ...

Heel pain while walking is a vibe-killer. You’re out on your morning walk, breezing through the neighborhood, when boom sharp pain hits your heel. Or maybe your job keeps you on your feet, and now ...

Heel pain is a common issue that affects many people, often causing discomfort and hindering daily activities. It can stem from various conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or ...

Achilles tendonitis (AT) is inflammation, pain, and swelling of the Achilles tendon. Insertional Achilles tendonitis is one type, which involves the lower part of the tendon that slots into the heel ...

When these bursae — fluid-filled sacs present around the joints — become inflamed, the resulting condition is called retrocalcaneal bursitis. The bursae affected in retrocalcaneal bursitis are behind ...