The two most common causes of heel pain involve the connective tissues that link the heel to either the base of the foot (called plantar fasciitis) or the bottom of the calf muscle (called Achilles ...
Share on Pinterest Inflammation from plantar fasciitis typically occurs at the bottom of the foot near the heel. Illustration by Yaja’ Mulcare. Plantar fasciitis causes pain in the bottom of the ...
Plantar fasciitis, a common condition, can often result from inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. This can cause pain in the foot’s ...