What causes aching heels?

The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis (bottom of the heel) and Achilles tendinitis (back of the heel).

What causes numbness and pain in the heel area?

Trapped nerve — Compression of a small nerve (a branch of the lateral plantar nerve) can cause pain, numbness or tingling in the heel area. In many cases, this nerve compression is related to a sprain, fracture or varicose (swollen) vein near the heel.

What causes pain in the big toe when walking?

Pocket Icon. View tags Arrow Icon. Experiencing big toe pain can also cause pain when walking, swelling in the toe, or discoloration of the big toe. Common causes of pain in the big toe are a broken or sprained big toe, nerve damage, or gout.

Why does my leg hurt when I Walk?

The exact causes are unclear, but muscle fatigue is one factor that may contribute. The pain of leg cramps can be mild to severe. It may last for a few seconds or minutes, but it usually goes away without intervention. Muscle, tendon, or ligament damage can cause leg pain. This might worsen when putting pressure on the leg, such as by walking.

The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis (bottom of the heel) and Achilles tendinitis (back of the heel).

Why do I have heel pain in the morning?

Why Do I Have Heel Pain in the Morning? 1 Plantar fasciitis. 2 Achilles tendinitis. 3 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 4 Stress fracture. 5 Hypothyroidism.

Trapped nerve — Compression of a small nerve (a branch of the lateral plantar nerve) can cause pain, numbness or tingling in the heel area. In many cases, this nerve compression is related to a sprain, fracture or varicose (swollen) vein near the heel.

What kind of pain is on the bottom of the heel?

Baxter’s Neuritis: Associated with a small nerve branch that runs from the inside of the heel to the bottom of the heel. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Associated with nerve compression on the side of the ankle.