by Dr. Christopher Milkie Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that...
A heel spur is a hook-shaped bony growth on the heel bone. They are often found in patients with plantar fasciitis, though the relationship between heel spurs and plantar fasciitis is not fully understood. Many patients without plantar fasciitis also have heel...
Heel spurs do not always cause pain. Many people have them and do not even know it. They can be found in all ages, but are most common in middle aged men and women. If you have plantar fasciitis or heel pain, there are many non surgical treatment options.
