Heel Pain Treatment - Podiatrist, foot Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Foot Specialist, Toronto, ON

Heel Pain Treatment - Podiatrist, foot Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Foot Specialist, Toronto, ON <br /><br />What causes heel pain? <br />One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome.Other causes include gout, arthritis, broken heel bone, infection, foreign bodies (such as stepping on a needle). Your podiatrist can determine the exact cause of your heel pain. <br /><br />What is plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome? <br />Plantar fasciitis is due to a tight tendon located under the arch and attached to the bottom of the heel. It has become strained and inflamed, often due to a lack of proper support, or due to an injury, or overuse. Over time, the tendon may begin to pull away from its attachment at the heel and a bone spur develops. Generally, the problem is not due to the heel spur, it is due to the inflamed tendon. <br /><br />How do I know if I have plantar fasciitis? <br />Usually, you will experience pain at the bottom of the heel, particularly when getting out of bed in the