Heel Pain After Running: What Are the Possible Causes? Heel pain after running troubles recreational and competitive runners alike, and for some it becomes persistent. As a sports medicine doctor, it's one of the most common complaints I see in runners — and it has several causes, not just one. This guide explains the [...]
Finding a bump on the side of your foot can be alarming, especially if it causes discomfort or interferes with daily activities. Most lumps are benign, but some are more concerning. This guide covers the causes of a lump on the side of the foot — the inner or outer edge — and how [...]
Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs are common causes of heel pain. For many people suffering from plantar fasciitis, shockwave therapy is an effective treatment to reduce pain and promote healing. What is shockwave therapy, and how do we use shock wave treatment for bone spurs and plantar fasciitis? Understanding heel bone spurs and plantar [...]
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain — inflammation of the fibrous band (the plantar fascia) connecting the heel to the toes, leading to heel pain and difficulty running. Sometimes the plantar fascia ruptures. So what is a plantar fascia tear, and how do we treat it? What is the plantar [...]
Effective foot pain management involves getting the proper diagnosis and starting the correct treatment early. One of the simplest ways to reach the right diagnosis is to think about the precise location of the pain. So a foot pain diagnosis chart can help you work out the cause of your pain. Why location matters [...]
A calcaneal stress fracture is an overuse injury of the heel bone (the calcaneus). It's a common cause of heel pain in runners, military recruits, and people who suddenly increase their activity. Because it can mimic more common causes of heel pain, such as plantar fasciitis, it's often missed. So how does a heel [...]
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of chronic heel pain — but not the only one. Baxter's nerve entrapment causes up to 20% of chronic heel pain, yet it's frequently overlooked, leaving people treated for plantar fasciitis that they don't have. Dr Masci diagnoses and treats Baxter's neuropathy at his London clinics with [...]
The plantar fascia is a fibrous band connecting the heel to the forefoot. Injury to the plantar fascia — plantar fasciitis — is common in athletes and weekend warriors, and most cases settle with stretching, footwear, and exercise. For severe or stubborn cases, an injection may be the next step. So, is a plantar [...]
