what causes the heel of your foot to hurt
Symptoms & Signs. Pain in the heel can result from a number of factors. Abnormalities of the skin, nerves, bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues of the heel can all result in pain. Because of walking and daily movement, we are always at risk for injury or trauma to the heel area. Common causes of pain in the heel include blisters and corns. Plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the bowstring-like tissue in the sole of the foot stretching from the heel to the front of the foot, is one condition commonly associated with heel pain.
Podiatrists cite Plantar Fasciitis as being the most common cause of heel pain. Typical symptoms of this condition include sensations of pain, burning or heat in one or both heels.
Another common cause of heel and calf pain is Achilles Tendinitis. Symptoms are frequently described as an aching pain in the back of the lower leg and just above the heel. This sensation is typically worse after exercise and upon first waking up in the morning.