Heel Pain

With every step we take over the day, our feet carry a lot of weight. Because of the amount of stress our heels are constantly under, it’s no wonder that they can become quite painful! Unfortunately for people who suffer from Haglund’s deformity, heel spurs and other heel problems, the pain can make walking, even just a few steps, feel unbearable. In our dossier, you can find all the information you need to know on how these heel conditions arise and how to effectively alleviate the pain.

Illustration of a skeletal foot with red circles around the heel, indicating a heel spur.

Heel Spurs - Bony Overgrowth of the Heel Bone

Some patients can develop small bone growths on the heel, more commonly known as Heel Spurs. Mild cases can go undetected for long periods of time before apparent symptoms become present.

Illustration of the foot with see-through skin. You can see the bones underneath and there is a red circle around the calcaneus, indicating heel pain

Heel Pain - Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms & Treatment

Excessive stress on the heel can lead to long-term bone degeneration. In mild cases, you may experience pain in the morning after a long night’s sleep. The symptoms disappear. However, the underlyi...

illustration of the foot and ankle. There is a red zone over the heel, indicating pain from work safety boots

Foot Pain - Work Safety Boots

Commonly available work safety boots are often found to be inadequate footwear for the long-term well-being of the feet and have been proven to lead to the development of pain in the heel.

Illustration of the back of the foot and ankle. There is a red circle highlighting Haglund's Deformity in the heel.

Haglund’s Deformity

Haglund’s deformity is most commonly caused by abnormalities in the bone and soft tissues of the feet. It is a degenerative condition that can lead to painful bony growths at the rear of the heel.