Heel pain affects many individuals, and is one of the most common complaints seen in my office. It is a phantom, in that you may have heel problems building over a period of time, and you only become symptomatic the day you decide to show up at a doctor’s office.

Point being, most heel pain takes a long time to develop; and consequently, it takes time to get you pain-free again. Most patients are hoping for that “magic pill” that will take the pain away immediately.

Heel pain can be treated conservatively, and the best news about that is 85% success rate without surgery can be achieved. The more you follow the exact treatment regimen, the greater your chances of avoiding surgery.

Heel Pain Causes

For more on the most common cause of heel pain, see link on plantar fasciitis