Stretching is one of the fastest and most reliable pain relief methods for plantar fasciitis. When you have plantar fasciitis, it’s common to have tightness in a number of places, says Schuyler ...

If you experience stabbing pain in your heel when you take your first steps in the morning, it might be more than just temporary discomfort. If you’re experiencing persistent foot pain, even after ...

Ever get up in the morning and put your feet down on the ground, only to experience a sharp pain in your heels or arches? If so, you may have plantar fasciitis. This common condition can make even ...

I have a very deep relationship with heels and, despite swinging between love and hate, we are committed to each other for life. The first time a particularly stubborn pair of heels started to break ...

Heel spurs are formed by deposits of calcium on the bottom of the heel bone. These deposits cause a bony growth that begins at the front of your heel bone and extends toward the arch or toes. It’s ...

A new stretch is proving quite effective to help treat and potentially cure plantar fasciitis, a condition that affects nearly 2.5 million Americans each year. Researchers found that patients ...

Stretches and strengthening exercises that target the areas around the calves and heels can help support recovery from conditions affecting the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon ...

A bruised heel happens when an injury or repetitive movements crush blood vessels in the muscles and soft tissue of the heel. Bruised heel treatments may include elevation, ice, and rest. A bruise to ...

First, pay attention to the height of the heel when shoe shopping. With heels higher than 3 inches, you’re seven times more likely to have issues, said Reid. “The biggest problem I see is women in ...

There are a number of exercises you can do to stretch your Achilles tendon. Here are some of the most popular: Calf Stretch: Place your hands on a wall with one leg straight and the heel to the ground ...