Heel Pain Causes

Heel pain is a common foot condition which leads to pain on the bottom of the heel. Excessive or extended weight bearing and pressure on the heel can be extremely painful.

What are the causes?

Plantar Fasciitis

Arch and heel pain are generally caused by a condition called Plantar Fasciitis, which occurs when the main ligament on the bottom of the foot between the heel and the ball of the foot becomes inflamed.

Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory condition caused by excessive strain to the plantar fascia of the foot. The plantar fascia is the thick, connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot. It originates at the heel and extends to the base of the toes.

The plantar fascia tightens and stretches each time the foot is used, and is highly prone to overuse, especially if the arch is not supported by proper footwear.

Heel Spurs

Heel spurs are frequently associated with acute heel pain. A heel spur, also known as a calcaneal spur, is an abnormal, nail-like growth of calcium at or around the tendons and ligaments of the foot where they attach to the heel.

Heel spurs occur most commonly in people over the age of forty. The condition can also be associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, poor circulation of the blood and other degenerative diseases.

Excessive stretching of the plantar fascia, also known as plantar fasciitis, can lead to arch pain, and heel spurs.

Heel Pain Treatment and Prevention

Heel pain is a common foot condition which leads to pain on the bottom of the heel. Excessive or extended weight bearing and pressure on the heel can be extremely painful.

What are the causes?

Arch and heel pain are generally caused by a condition called Plantar Fasciitis, which occurs when the main ligament on the bottom of the foot between the heel and the ball of the foot becomes inflamed.

What are the causes?

Plantar Fasciitis related pain is usually noticed with the first few steps after getting out of bed in the morning or after getting up after extended periods of rest. When at rest, the plantar ligament is under no stress, so the arch of your foot is higher.

When a person is standing, the arch tends to lower and the ligament pulls on the heel, causing irritation, inflammation, and pain. When the foot is used, the ligament stretches and the pain stops or decreases.

What are the treatment and prevention measures?

Wearing comfortable, properly fitting shoes with proper arch support and cushioning is the most important prevention measure for heel pain. Avoid wearinghigh-heeled shoes or sandals.

Dr. Roth recommends FABS or MAGFABS to help relieve pain associated with the heel.

FABS is a one-size-fits-all, unique arch support which provides instant relief for tired, achy feet, flat feet, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, pronation, heel pain, and lower back pain caused by poor arch support.

FABS are made of a highly engineered fabric and foam composite material that is uniquely joined together without the need of adhesives. The fabric is primarily a Nylon/Lycra blend, which is non-latex, non-neoprene, hypoallergenic with moisture wicking fibers. The Foam is urethane based, open cell, breathable, non-latex, non-neoprene, hypoallergenic, non-slip, hand washable and reusable.

FABS are designed to relieve foot pain in two specific ways. First, the highly compressive, arch. Simultaneously, the comfort pad applies pressure to the connective point where the Plantar Fascia ligament, the main ligament of the foot, connects to the heel. As the foot is overused this ligament become inflamed, tightened and painful. The applied pressure at this specific location relieves pain.

Originally developed for dancers and athletes, FABS are the only arch support you can wear with shoes, sandals or even bare feet. FABS' compression bands and shock-absorbent pads provide foot comfort like you've never felt before!