Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heel pain (calcaneodynia) is a symptom that almost everyone experiences at some point. This is especially true after a long shift ...

Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain on the bottom of the heel when weight is placed on it. Achilles tendonitis causes tightening or burning pain in the tendon just over the heel. Bursitis leads to ...

For people with pain in the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue connecting the calf muscles to the heel, recovery can be slow and unpredictable. Even with the best available therapy, many continue to ...

Adding a corticosteroid shot to exercise therapy significantly improved symptoms of chronic Achilles tendinopathy, a 100-person randomized trial found. At 6 months, mean improvement from baseline on ...

If you increase your cycling mileage, you can get an overuse injury, such as inflammation of the Achilles tendon. Sarah A. Miller smiller@idahostatesman.com Q. I’m an active 55-year-old man who works ...

Achilles tendonitis can be disruptive, impacting everyday activities. This article highlights five sneaker types offering ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects your spine. But in about a third of cases, it also causes problems in other body parts, including your feet. AS can ...