{"id":16653,"date":"2026-07-30T08:28:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/?post_type=condition&p=16653"},"modified":"2026-07-30T14:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T18:15:39","slug":"heel-pain","status":"publish","type":"condition","link":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/condition\/heel-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Heel Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Definition and symptoms of heel pain<\/h2>\n

Location of the pain<\/h3>\n

Heel pain most commonly occurs directly:<\/p>\n

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  1. Under the heel;<\/li>\n
  2. At the back of the heel near the Achilles tendon;<\/li>\n
  3. At the front of the heel, at the beginning of the arch of the foot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The structures most frequently involved include the heel fat pad, the Achilles tendon, the sural nerve, the tibial nerve, the plantar fascia, and the posterior tibial tendon.<\/p>\n

    Types of pain<\/h3>\n

    The pain may be felt as pressure, a sharp sensation, burning, or a pins-and-needles sensation.<\/p>\n

    Who is most affected?<\/h3>\n

    Heel pain mainly affects workers who spend long periods standing, people with a higher body weight, individuals who repeatedly carry heavy loads, and athletes who participate in impact sports involving jumping, running, pivoting, and rapid directional changes.<\/p>\n

    Main symptoms<\/h3>\n

    Common symptoms may include:<\/p>\n