Serious Problems That Sore Feet Can Indicate

Heel Pain

If you experience a sharp pain in the bottom of the heel when you stand up from a sitting position, you may have plantar fasciitis, inflammation where the long ligament in the foot attaches to the heel bone, which supports the arch of your foot. The pain may be at its peak when you first wake up and put pressure on the affected foot. Plantar fasciitis can be caused by frequently wearing flip-flops, wearing shoes that are too tight or shoes that no longer have proper support. The injury will persist and take longer to heal, the longer you abuse your feet. To prevent it, make sure to wear supportive shoes and do some stretching before and after workouts.

Tendonitis, arthritis, excessive exercise, and poorly fitted shoes with little support in the heel can also cause heel pain to develop, and less common causes include a bone spur on the bottom of the heel, a fracture, a tumor, or a bone infection.

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