Causes of Heel Pain

• Plantar fascitis- is an inflammation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes. In this condition, the fascia first becomes irritated and then inflamed-resulting in heel pain.

  Risk factors for plantar fascitis include:

  • Overweight and obesity
    
    
  • Diabetes
    
    
  • Spending most of the day on your feet
    
    
  • Becoming very active in a short period of time
    
    
  • Flat-feet or having a high arch
    
    
• Heel spur
  
  
• Stress fracture
  
  
• Tendonitis
  
  
• Nerve irritation
  
  
• Heel Pain in children : Kids involved in active sports where there is a lot of jumping ,especially in the age group of 8-14 years. This may cause inflammation of the growth centre of the heel bone.

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