Heel pain is often attributed to either heel spurs or plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs themselves rarely cause discomfort. However, they may develop as a result of plantar fasciitis, which is usually the root cause of the pain.
Read MoreStudies estimate that over half of all distance runners will experience an injury to the foot or ankle. Here are some common running injuries (and what you can do about them).
If diagnosed and treated early enough, very few cases of plantar fasciitis require surgery.
Read MorePlantar fasciitis is thought to be caused by repeated microtears or trauma to the heel's plantar fascia. It’s a condition typically seen in our Eagle County runners and jumpers.
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