Plantar Fascitis Fasciitis of the sole of the foot called plantar fascitis Plantar fascitis is one of the most common conditions causing heel pain. It involves inflammation of the plantar fascia — a tough, fibrous band of tissue that runs along the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone (calcaneus) and to the base of ...

Foot and Ankle Deformities Foot and ankle deformities are often a result of traumatic injuries, congenital abnormalities (something you are born with), or diseases that affect nerves, muscles, and bones, such as diabetes, muscular dystrophies, tumors, and infections. Types of Foot & Ankle Deformities that Cause Pain and Dysfunction Trauma that has caused changes to bone development and/or improper fracture ...

Hammer Toe Hammer toe and mallet toe are foot problems that cause a bend in a toe or toes. A hammer toe is curled due to a bend in the middle joint of the toe. Wearing shoes that don’t fit well can cause hammertoe and mallet toe. Other causes are foot injury and certain illnesses, such as diabetes. Often the ...

Joint Pain Age is also a factor responsible for Joint Pain. Joint Pain is usually felt in the hands, feet, hips, knees, or spine. Pain may be constant or it can come and go. Sometimes the joint can feel stiff, achy, or sore. Some patients complain of a burning, throbbing, or “grating” sensation. In addition, the joint may feel stiff ...

Joint Swelling Joint swelling may occur along with joint pain. The swelling may cause the joint to appear larger or abnormally shaped. Joint swelling can cause pain or stiffness. After an injury, swelling of the joint may mean you have a broken bone or a tear in the muscle tendon or ligament. Joint swelling is the buildup of fluid in ...

Ligament and Tendon tears Ligament and tendon tears or ruptures are injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints. Common symptoms of tendon and ligament tears are pain and swelling. You may also hear or feel a pop when you tear the tissue. Tears or ruptures to tendons and ligaments can: Cause extreme pain. Happen at any time. ...

Heel pain The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis, which affects the bottom of the heel, and Achilles tendinitis, which affects the back of the heel. A sore heel is a common foot and ankle complaint. Rest, orthotics and stretching ease pain over time. If you ignore and don’t treat heel pain, you may develop chronic problems ...

Heel Spurs A heel spurs is a bony growth that pokes out below your back heel bone inside your foot. Heel spurs happen when there’s stress on your foot ligaments. Most people don’t realize they have a heel spur until they seek help for heel pain. Heel spurs can’t be cured. Healthcare providers recommend non-surgical treatments to ease symptoms associated ...