Help for Heel Pain - Podiatrist in Victoria, TX
Dr. Frank Henry discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain.
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Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)

PLANTAR FASCIITIS AND HEEL SPUR SYNDROME
The Plantar Fascia is a strong inelastic band of fibers which begins at the heel and extend into the toes. When the Plantar Fascia becomes inflamed, the pain is mainly in the arch of the foot. Medically, this condition is called Plantar Fasciitis. When the Plantar fascia becomes inflamed and the pain is mainly in the heel, medically this condition is called Heel Spur Syndrome. The usual cause of Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Spur Syndrome is excessive pulling on the Plantar Fascia from either excessive exercise, poor fitting shoe gear or poor foot alignment while running or standing.

Plantar fascia pain usually begins as a mild pain to either the arch area or the bottom of the heel. The discomfort in the foot is usually most noticeable with the first ste