Here is a short list of what can cause heel pain. If you find yourself on this list, you should call us, at SouthShoreFootCare.com , for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

• Arthritis: Heel pain can be a symptom of certain arthritic diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Reiter’s Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, etc. The pain is usually dull/sharp, that gets worse with activity
• Fracture: a stress fracture of the heel bone, the Calcaneus. The pain in your heel will be sharp, and gets worse with weightbearing. You will also have swelling and bruising.
• Nerve: an entrapped nerve. This type of heel pain is burning, electric, and can be radiating.
• Skin: wart, skin cancer. This can be a dull type of pain.
• Mechanical: Plantar Fasciitis, tight heel cord. This pain is usually worst with the first steps after rest.
• Growth plate stress: Apophysitis The pain is usually with the activity of a sporting event, with the pain stopping after participation ends.

Heel pain, for any reason, can ruin your day and keep you from doing the things you love to do. If you have heel pain, it can be due to a number of different reasons, and each reason, will need a specific treatment.

At South Shore Foot Care, we are expertly trained in the proper diagnosis and treatment of HEEL PAIN. It you have heel pain, you should contact us, the Heel Pain professionals, at southshorefootcare.com. Or call us at 516-374-3668.