Heel Pain

Goodbye Foot Pain. Hello Relief.

Heel pain is one of the most common foot complaints and can develop from a variety of conditions that affect the heel's bones, soft tissues, or supporting structures.

Some people experience pain directly beneath the heel when standing or walking, while others notice discomfort along the inside of the heel where the arch begins.

Because several conditions can produce similar symptoms, identifying the underlying cause is an important first step toward finding the right solution.

In general, when experiencing Heel Pain, we want to build a solution system that reduces strain on the heel and plantar fascia.

Understanding Your Feet — CFL

Understanding Your Feet

Common conditions, foot shape, and walking patterns can all contribute to heel pain.

“Foot pain is not normal and should not be ignored.”

— Kevin Carter, CFL Owner

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1 What it is Irritation of the tendon connecting your calf to your heel, causing pain or stiffness behind the ankle.
2 What can contribute Sudden training increases, tight calves, repetitive loading, and changes in footwear.
3 What may help Reduce aggravating activity. Suitable footwear, selected heel lifts, and clinician-guided strengthening may help.

Achilles Tendinitis

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1 What it is Thinning of the heel's cushioning, often causing a deep, bruise-like ache under the center of the heel.
2 What can contribute Age-related tissue changes, repeated impact, and previous injury. Hard floors can worsen discomfort.
3 What may help Cushioned shoes, protective heel cups or inserts, and less barefoot walking on hard surfaces.

Fat Pad Atrophy

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1 What it is Bony growths on the heel bone. Many are painless; irritated nearby tissue may be the source of pain.
2 What can contribute Long-term strain where tissues attach to the heel, repetitive loading, and age-related changes.
3 What may help Cushioned footwear, heel cushioning or orthoses, and assessment of the painful tissues. Inserts do not remove a spur.

Heel Spurs

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1 What it is Irritation of the tissue supporting your arch, often causing heel pain with the first steps after rest.
2 What can contribute Activity increases, long standing, tight calves, low or high arches, and added body weight.
3 What may help Supportive footwear, appropriate insoles or orthoses, gradual activity changes, and guided calf and foot stretching.

Plantar Fasciitis

“Our goal is to help people move through their world a little better.”

— Rachel Carter, CFL Owner

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