Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot connecting your heel bone to your toes—becomes inflamed resulting in stabbing pain in the heel.
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Heel pain is one of the most common podiatric problems patients experience. Tracking down the source of heel pain can be tricky, however, as there is a wide range of potential causes.
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“Ouch, my heel hurts!” is a complaint that many parents get from their children, particularly those who play sports. At NY Foot Health, we want to stress the importance of taking your child’s complaints of foot pain seriously and getting them checked out promptly.
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Switching from open backed shoes to pumps for workdays can be a painful issue for those with Haglund’s Deformity or “pump bump.”
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It’s been a good winter for skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and other cold-weather sports. But, if you have noticed recently a bony bump at the back of your heel that is becoming increasingly painful, you may be developing a condition known as Haglund’s Deformity.
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For women who have a bony enlargement at the back of the heel—known as Haglund’s Deformity—stiff-backed pumps can rub and cause irritation to the spot.
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Your heel bone is the largest bone in your foot. It can also be the biggest source of pain in your foot and one that can prevent you from standing, walking and doing normal, everyday activities.
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