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.
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Plantar 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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The inflammation associated with heel spurs may actually be caused by another underlying condition. This is why I recommend visiting a foot and ankle specialist (MD having completed a fellowship) rather than a podiatrist or even a general orthopaedist.
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