Pain in the heel

Pain in the heel is known in medical terminology as tarsalgia. It can occur at rest or only under stress. There are numerous possible causes for heel pain.

For athletes, especially for runners, the cause is often overstrain. In this case it helps to take it easy for a few days. Even “wrong” running shoes can lead to heel pain.

Anyone who runs regularly and long distances should therefore invest in good shoes. However, heel pain can also be caused by a heel spur. This is a thorn-like bony growth on the heel bone.

Bursitis in the area of the Achilles tendon can also cause the pain. This also applies to pathological changes in the Achilles tendon itself. Here, the orthopedist is the best contact person.

Not least, the heel is a bony structure. A fracture of the heel bone (calcaneal fracture) also causes pain. This does not always have to be preceded by an accident (trauma), there are also so-called fatigue fractures. These also occur preferentially with running athletes.

Pain in the back of the heel
Pain in the heel bone
Pain above the heel
Heel pain

Pain in the groin

Groin pain is common. This pain between the abdomen and thigh can have numerous causes. Often, most people think of an inguinal hernia (inguinal hernia).This is not a bone fracture, but a weak spot in the abdominal wall through which parts of the intestines can “break through”.

But hip joint arthrosis can also cause pain in the groin. This also applies to tense muscles, irritated tendons and overstrain (for example due to sports). Urinary stones or diseases of the testicles are very often accompanied by pain radiating into the groin region.

In rare cases, an accumulation of pus (abscess) is also responsible. A vascular aneurysm of the pelvic or leg artery also occasionally causes pain in this area. Therefore, it is always advisable to consult a physician in case of groin pain in order to exclude possibly dangerous causes for the pain. In most cases, a physical examination is sufficient for this purpose; an ultrasound can be performed as a supplementary diagnostic test.