Heel Pain

1 in 10 people will experience plantar heel pain in their lifetime. With tens of possible diagnoses, it's important to be assessed before attempting treatment. Treatment often includes extracorporeal shockwave therapy, physical therapy, orthoses and footwear advice.

 An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge or corner of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. It most commonly affects the big toe and can result from improper nail trimming, tight shoes, nail plate pathology or injury. Treatment may include a minor surgical procedure.

 Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse condition affecting the thick tendon at the back of the ankle. It often develops gradually due to repetitive stress, reduced calf flexibility, or sudden increases in training load. Patients typically experience stiffness in the morning, pain during activity, and tenderness along the tendon or at its insertion on the heel.