Heel pain while running is not only uncomfortable, it can also lead to serious injuries. As a running coach and sports scientist, I often ...

Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be plantar fasciitis, which affects millions of people in the U.S. each year, and can be a real ...

Picture this: you wake up full of energy to start your day or get up after a long day at the computer. You take that first step and—ouch! A sharp pain shoots through the bottom of your heel, like a ...

You get out of bed in the morning or stand up after a long stretch of focusing at your desk. When your foot hits the floor, a sharp sensation shoots up the bottom of your heel, almost as if you’ve ...

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the sole of the foot. People can use stretching exercises and self-massage to relieve pain and inflammation. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ...

Heel pain is a common foot problem that can affect people of all ages. It usually develops at the bottom or back of the heel ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be ...

Achilles tendonitis (AT) is inflammation, pain, and swelling of the Achilles tendon. Insertional Achilles tendonitis is one type, which involves the lower part of the tendon that slots into the heel ...