Heel pain

Causes of heel pain

Common causes of heel pain include:

• Achilles tendonitis, which can cause pain at the back of the heel.

• Plantar fasciitis, which affects tissue along the bottom of the foot near the heel.

Other conditions that may be considered during an evaluation include:

• Achilles tendon rupture

• Systemic arthritis

• Baxter’s nerve entrapment

• Bone bruise

• Bone tumor

• Cysts in the heel bone

• Haglund’s deformity

• Heel spur

• Bursitis

• Neuroma

• Paget’s disease of bone

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Plantar fascia tear

• Walking or running mechanics that place extra stress on the heel

• Retrocalcaneal bursitis

• Sever’s disease

• Stress fracture

• Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Lake Sammamish Foot & Ankle has on-site digital X-ray imaging. If an X-ray is needed to evaluate your heel pain, it can often be performed and reviewed during the same visit.

Dr. Richardson has extensive experience evaluating heel pain. Call the clinic to request an evaluation and discuss possible causes.

Heel pain treatment

Dr. Richardson takes an individual approach to care for patients of all ages. She and her staff work with you to address your heel pain and discuss treatment options that fit your needs and lifestyle.

If surgery is recommended, Dr. Richardson will discuss the procedure and an appropriate location for your care.

Dr. Richardson has more than 20 years of podiatric experience. Contact the clinic to request an evaluation.

This information is educational and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for individual medical advice. Dr. Richardson will evaluate your symptoms and discuss care appropriate for you.