Heel pain can cause trouble in people at any age. It can be due to a medical condition, injury, or your foot structure. Heel pain can be due to many different conditions that need to be diagnosed by your Podiatrist. Some of the more common reasons for Heel Pain is Heel Spur Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis, tendonitis, Haglundӳ Deformity, Stress Fracture, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, or low back problems. A more common condition in children is Severӳ Disease.
Depending on your symptoms your doctor may order special tests including x-rays, MRI, CT scan, or blood work. Treatment will be based on there findings.