Causes of Heel Pain
Heel pain can develop if you have plantar fasciitis, a condition caused by overpronation, or rolling your feet when you walk. Heel pain can also develop from excess hard deposits in your heel, causing a heel spur, or from stepping on sharp objects, causing a heel bruise.
Risk Factors for Developing Heel Pain
You are at greater risk of developing heel pain if you have diabetes because you can develop painful diabetic neuropathy. You are also at increased risk if you are overweight, or you stand and walk on hard surfaces for long periods of time.
Symptoms of Heel Pain
You may feel a stabbing or aching pain in your heel, which may radiate to the side of your foot. The pain may increase when you rise from a seated position, or when you first get up in the morning.
