Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis

An inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.​

Usually self-treatable​

Usually self-diagnosable​

Lab tests or imaging rarely required​

Symptoms include stabbing pain near the heel. Pain might be worse in the morning and with prolonged standing, running or jumping.​

Treatments include physiotherapy, stretching exercises, shoe inserts, pain relievers.