If you feel like you’ve just been kicked in the bottom of your heel, but turn around to see nobody there, you may be experiencing an issue with your Achilles tendon or plantar fascia. Ever since the ...

DOCTOR, YOUR ACHILLES TENDON IS STRONG, BUT IT’S NOT VERY FLEXIBLE. WHEN THE TENDON STRETCHES TOO MUCH, IT CAN EVEN BECOME INFLAMED OR EVEN TEAR. JOINING US THIS MORNING WITH MORE INFORMATION IS MERCY ...

Heel pain is a common issue that affects many people, often causing discomfort and hindering daily activities. It can stem from various conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or ...

Bunions, corns, and curled-up hammertoes are among the more obvious causes of foot pain. But when it comes to your heels—a source of discomfort for almost 10 percent of adults ages 50 and up—it may be ...

One of my coworkers at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is quite a fitness enthusiast. Over the years, he’s gone deep with many different pursuits, including HIIT training, mud runs and ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPMMedically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Heel pain when you're walking can make everyday tasks quite difficult. It can limit your mobility and keep you from ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: I have Achilles tendinitis. I also have a bump on my heel. Both hurt. I have had many kinds of therapy, including ultrasound, but nothing has worked. Any recommendations you have ...

Learn about Achilles tendon injury symptoms, types, causes, and treatments. Discover how to prevent, manage, and recover from ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects your spine. But in about a third of cases, it also causes problems in other body parts, including your feet. AS can ...

An Achilles tendon tear or rupture usually occurs during sports or activities that include running and jumping, or less commonly with trauma such as a slip and fall. Most patients report their first ...