Foot & Heel Pain: Causes, Relief & The Best Walking Shoes

Foot pain, ranging from sharp heel aches to nocturnal cramps, often requires specialized walking shoes and targeted exercises. Explore how Vitamin B deficiencies or conditions like sesamoiditis impact your mobility and comfort.

Eight Conditions That Cause Heel Pain

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Maryann Gromisch

Among adults, heel pain is the most commonly experienced form of foot pain. The calcaneus, which is the heel bone, is the largest bone in the foot. It is the first portion of the foot to make contact with the ground during walking.