Heel Pain

Heel pain is usually focused on the underside or the back of your heel, and can be related to several possible issues. Usually it is something that can be corrected with brief medical intervention by a specialist such as Dr. Wong in Lakeland, FL.

According to the Mayo Clinic, common causes of heel pain include:

• Achilles tendinitis


• Achilles tendon rupture


• Bone tumor


• Bursitis


• Fibromyalgia


• Fracture


• Gout


• Heel pad wear and tear


• Heel spur


• Osteomyelitis


• Peripheral neuropathy


• Pinched nerve


• Plantar fasciitis


• Rheumatoid arthritis


• Stress fractures


• Tarsal tunnel syndrome


• Tendinitis

Even though heel pain is usually not a symptom of a serious condition, it may be interfering with your normal activities such as exercise.

To have your heel pain addressed and corrected, please contact Dr. Wong in Lakeland, FL at (863) 686-1081 or through our interactive portal here