Brief overview Causes: Tendonitis of the sole of the foot (plantar fasciitis or plantar fasciitis), heel spur, pathological changes of the Achilles tendon, bursitis, bone fracture, Bechterew’s disease, S1 syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, congenital fusion of heel bone and navicular bone When to see a doctor? If the heel pain persists for a longer period … Heel Pain (Tarsalgia): Causes, Treatment, Tips
Where can pain in the heel come from? Pain in the heel is often caused by overloading, a heel spur (a bony outgrowth on the heel bone) or inflammation of the tendon plate on the foot (plantar fasciitis). Other possible causes include injuries (such as a calcaneal fracture), abnormal changes in the Achilles tendon and … Heel Pain: The Most Common Questions
The heel is the rear protrusion of the foot. It is also called the heel. This rear area of the foot must withstand extreme mechanical stress, as the heel is the first thing a person puts on when walking. What is the heel? When man walks, the heels of his feet are always the first … Heel: Structure, Function & Diseases
Heel pain has many possible causes. It is important for successful treatment to see a doctor early and start treatment as soon as possible. What is heel pain? Possible causes of heel pain are very diverse. In many cases, the pain is due to impairment of the Achilles tendon. Heel pain can affect different areas … Heel Pain: Causes, Treatment & Help
Every year anew, thousands of vacationers are drawn to the mountains or hiking trails across Europe to experience nature on foot in an original way. Every hiker knows the blisters that occur when too much pressure is applied to an area of skin. But what is the best way to prevent blisters on the feet? … Hiking Time: 7 Tips against Blisters on the Feet
Definition The plantar fascia, or plantar aponeurosis, is located on the sole of the foot and extends from the tuber calcanei on the heel bone to the ends of the metatarsal bones, Ossa metatarsalia. It is a strong connective tissue plate directly under the skin, which is fundamentally involved in building and maintaining the longitudinal … Inflammation at the plantar tendon
Diagnostics In most cases of inflammation of the plantar fascia, conservative therapy is the primary goal. On the one hand, this includes insoles for shoes, which have a recess at the site of the heel spur or the area of origin of the plantar tendon, so that when the foot is put under strain, the … Diagnostics | Inflammation at the plantar tendon
Prophylaxis Various measures can be taken to prevent inflammation of the plantar tendon. First of all, it is very helpful to avoid or at least not perform activities that place a lot of stress and tension on the plantar fascia. If this were the case, then “warm up” the plantar fascia and stretch it in … Prophylaxis | Inflammation at the plantar tendon
Introduction Heel pain is pain that is localized in the back of the foot. There can be many different causes for this type of pain. If you take them all together, they occur relatively frequently. Even if it is often not a worrying illness or condition, heel pain can quickly have a very restrictive effect … Heel pain
Diagnosis For a diagnosis that explains the heel pain, it is first of all very important to take a medical history. It is important that any risk factors and other current or past illnesses that could still affect the heel are assessed. An exact description of the symptoms (when, where, how often, how severe) should … Diagnosis | Heel pain
History The course of heel pain is highly dependent on the underlying cause. In most cases, however, they can be treated well and then disappear again completely and without consequences. For separate clinical pictures see there. Prophylaxis You can do a lot yourself to prevent heel pain. First of all, you should simply make sure … History | Heel pain
After the sport For athletes, the high stress on the feet (e.g. when running, jumping) can cause various diseases of the heel. So the tendon attachment of the Achilles tendon can calcify and cause an upper heel spur. Likewise, the Achilles tendon can become inflamed and thus lead to severe pain under stress. An acute … After the sport | Heel pain