I appear to have a problem with the back of my heels on both feet. There seems to just be one certain point on each heel which when pressure is applied from shoe wearing, sends an immense pain into the back of my heel.
It is very painful and stops me in my tracks.
There are no obvious lumps, bumps or marks on my heels and if i push with my finger, it doesn't hurt. It's only when wearing normal court shoes or trainers. (anything with a back on)

I haven't visited my GP regarding this yet as i have found myself a pair of boots which apply no pressure to this area, however, summer is approaching, and I would love to put my shoes back on!
This has been happening for around 3 years, on and off. I can wear the shoes for a month with no trouble, then they can send this pain out of the blue! I get no warning, nor do they hurt anytime after my shoes are off.

Has anyone heard of this? I've been reading up, however, the area in which my heel hurts doesn't seem to apply to most problems i'm reading about.

I understand poor fitting shoes obviously cause heel pain, however i've been through quite a few pairs now, with the same problem arising at some point.

Cheers
RSbird

Hi Rsbird
Sounds like Planters Fasciities and its extermely painful. Stretching before getting out of bed helps alot along with stretching during the day. I find I can't wear the same shoes 2 days in a row or mine will flare up to levels unbearable. There are many posts on this site about PF.
I too found my "snow hiking" boots were most comfortable and gave me the least amount of trouble but like you - spring is approaching and its going to look silly in April wearing snow boots.
Good luck
Carol

Thank you for your reply, i will look into that. I thought that PF was more a pain from under the heel/foot. However it seems most likely. It is very painfull!


Thanks again,
RSbird