Plantar Fasciitis – Inflammation or irritation of the thick band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the heel to the toes. It’s the most common cause of heel pain, especially first thing in the morning or after rest. 

Fat Pad Contusion (Heel Fat Pad Syndrome) – Bruising or thinning of the natural cushioning under the heel, leading to deep, aching pain that worsens when walking barefoot or on hard surfaces. 

Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis) – A common cause of heel pain in children and teens, caused by irritation where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone during growth spurts. Pain is usually worse after running or sport. 

Arch Strain / Flat Feet – Excessive flattening or poor arch support can overload the soft tissues of the foot, leading to fatigue or aching along the arch and heel. 

Plantar Fasciitis – Inflammation or irritation of the thick band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs from the heel to the toes. It’s the most common cause of heel pain, especially first thing in the morning or after rest. 

Fat Pad Contusion (Heel Fat Pad Syndrome) – Bruising or thinning of the natural cushioning under the heel, leading to deep, aching pain that worsens when walking barefoot or on hard surfaces. 

Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis) – A common cause of heel pain in children and teens, caused by irritation where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone during growth spurts. Pain is usually worse after running or sport. 

Arch Strain / Flat Feet – Excessive flattening or poor arch support can overload the soft tissues of the foot, leading to fatigue or aching along the arch and heel. 

Load management, stretching/strength, shockwave,
taping/rocktape, orthoses (custom/semi/off-the-shelf), footwear changes, night splints.