Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain — Podiatry Care in Surprise, AZ

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It's an irritation of the plantar fascia — the thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot from your heel to your toes. The good news: most cases improve with the right care, and you have more options than you might think.

Common signs

• Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning
• Pain that eases as you move, then returns after standing or resting
• Tenderness at the bottom of the heel
• Discomfort that's worse after activity, not during it

What usually helps

• Calf and foot stretching, done consistently
• Supportive footwear or custom orthotics
• Rest, ice, and small changes to activity
• In-office options when heel pain won't settle on its own

Not sure whether your heel pain is plantar fasciitis? Tell us what you're feeling and we'll help you understand your options — no appointment needed.

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Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain, especially stabbing heel pain, is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst. Because there are several potential causes, it is important to have heel pain properly diagnosed, to distinguish between all the possibilities and determine the underlying source of your heel pain.

Plantar Fibroma

The characteristic sign of a plantar fibroma is a noticeable lump in the arch that feels firm to the touch. This mass can remain the same size or get larger over time, or additional fibromas may develop. It can develop in one or both feet, is benign (nonmalignant), and usually will not go away or get smaller without treatment.

Contact us if heel or arch pain is limiting your activity—most patients improve significantly with conservative care.