Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain, ...

You’ve been busy lately (who hasn’t?), running errands and dashing from one activity to the next. But if this uptick in activity has triggered a sharp, shooting pain in your heel, it could a sign of ...

Most people don’t give their heels a lot of thought… until they start to hurt. Unfortunately, for millions of Americans heel pain can become persistent and disrupt their daily activities. The most ...

Bunions, corns, and curled-up hammertoes are among the more obvious causes of foot pain. But when it comes to your heels—a source of discomfort for almost 10 percent of adults ages 50 and up—it may be ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Overpronation occurs when the foot rolls too far inward when you walk ...

If you feel like you’ve just been kicked in the bottom of your heel, but turn around to see nobody there, you may be experiencing an issue with your Achilles tendon or plantar fascia. Ever since the ...

Heel pain is a common issue that affects many people, often causing discomfort and hindering daily activities. It can stem from various conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or ...

Plantar fasciitis is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that manifests as chronic heel pain and disability in individuals ranging from active athletes to the sedentary elderly. It is primarily ...

Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be plantar fasciitis, which affects millions of people in the U.S. each year, and can be a real ...

Editor’s note: Article updated on December 11, 2023. Finding the perfect footwear is a struggle, especially when you’re not coming into the game with tootsies in tip-top shape. They say if the shoe ...

When you come home at the end of a long day, most people want to kick off their shoes and change into more comfortable clothes. But while ditching your shoes may offer temporary comfort, for people ...