Two of the most common sources of pain in the heel are:

• Plantar fasciitis
• Heel spurs
  

If you have heel pain and any of the following apply to you, you should consult a doctor before doing anything to try to relieve the pain:

• Intense pain that doesn't go away
• Diabetes or other medical problems that might affect your circulation or hands or feet
• A recent foot injury
• An open sore on your foot
• A mass that can be felt on your foot, or
• if you think you may have an infection
  

• Foot and Ankle Center at the Cedars-Sinai Orthopedic Center