heel pain

Tarsal Tunnel

Burning or shooting pain along the inner ankle and heel can mean the tibial nerve is trapped in the tarsal tunnel.

Achilles Tendonitis

Named after this mythical hero, the Achilles tendon is a strip that runs from the heel bone up to the calf muscle to help the foot push off the ground when the calf muscle tightens.

Peroneal Tendonitis

There are two peroneal tendons that stabilize your foot and protect it from sprains. When one or both of them become inflamed, that’s called peroneal tendonitis.

Posterior Tibial Tendon

Pain and swelling just behind the inner ankle bone, near the heel, is a common sign of an irritated posterior tibial tendon.

Heel Spurs

If you think heel spurs are little silver jangly things cowboys wear on their boots, this page is for you.

Plantar Fasciitis

Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning is the classic sign of plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain we treat.