Heel pain is one of the more common diagnoses of the foot and ankle, and in its advanced stages it can be debilitating. As a testament to its frequency, it regularly comes up in conversations outside of work when I explain what I do for a living. I am often told in great detail about the ongoing foot maladies of relatives and friends, including hobbling gait and heel spurs. Luckily, heel pain is one of the more treatable conditions, and numerous studies demonstrate the success of a variety of conservative measures including foot orthotics, physical therapy, taping, and prescription drugs.
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