Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the tissue between your heel and your toes. It is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Plantar Fasciitis is an increased risk if you have an unusual walk, flat feet or high arches, tight Achilles tendons or heel cords, often wear high heels, or wear shoes with thin or worn-out soles. Kesler Podiatry offers quality treatment of heel pain and plantar fasciitis to patients in Wayne as well as Pompton Lakes, Franklin Lakes, Oakland, NJ, Wyckoff, Fair Lawn, Midland Park, North Haledon, West Caldwell, and Paterson. Call us today.

While the most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, it may also be due to other causes such as a stress fracture, Tendinitis or arthritis, nerve irritation, or a cyst.
Because there are several potential causes, it is important to have heel pain properly diagnosed. Diagnostic ultrasound studies, x-rays or other imaging modalities may be used to distinguish the different types of heel pain. Once a diagnosis is made the appropriate treatment can be initiated.