Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick tissue that connects the heel to the toes becomes irritated, inflamed and painful.
The ADAM Encyclopedia mentions these potential risk factors for plantar fasciitis:
- Having either high arches or flat feet.
- Being obese.
- Exposing the feet to repetitive stress, from activities such as running long distances, running on an uneven surfaces or running downhill.
- Gaining weight rapidly.
- Having tightness in the Achilles tendon.
- Wearing shoes that don't offer good arch support or have soft soles.
Heel pain may stem from repetitive stress or another type of injury, but an underlying health problem also may be to blame.
The American Podiatric Medical Association says these conditions may lead to heel pain:
- Various forms of arthritis, including gout.
- Bursitis -- an inflammation of a fluid-filled sac called the bursa.
- Haglund's deformity, characterized by an enlarged bone toward the back of the heel.
- Inflammation of the Achilles tendon.
- A heel spur, bone bruise or stress fracture.
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