Heel pad syndrome is a condition that can develop due to changes in the thickness and elasticity of your heel pad. It’s typically caused by wear and tear of the fatty tissue and muscle fibers that ...

A bruised heel is an injury to the fat pad that protects the heel bone. It’s also known as policeman’s heel. You can get a bruised heel from the repeated force of your foot striking the ground, like ...

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A bruised heel happens when an injury or repetitive movements crush blood vessels in the muscles and soft tissue of the heel. Bruised heel treatments may include elevation, ice, and rest. A bruise to ...

A heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. On an X-ray, a heel spur can extend forward by as much as a half-inch. Without visible X-ray evidence, the ...

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is a painful condition caused by inflammation of plantar fascia — the bands of tissue that connect your heel to your toes. This part of your ...

What do you get when you cross a sneaker and a high heel? Sneex, a luxury shoe and shoe brand launched by Spanx founder Sara Blakely. It has been only a week since Blakely’s latest invention has been ...

You're headed out on your morning walk or jog when—ouch—the area beneath or behind your heel starts to throb. Join the club: Roughly 40% of Americans complain of the issue each year, according to a ...

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Nearly 25 years after Spanx shapewear took hold of women's silhouettes, its founder has unveiled another first: the stiletto-heeled sneaker. Sneex, a hybrid stiletto touted on the company's website as ...

Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs that protect tendons and bones. Heel bursitis is the inflammation of the bursae that cushion the back of the heel. Heel bursitis often resolves on its own, although ...

When is the last time you thought about how you tie your shoes? You’ve probably relied on those bunny ears for decades, with little variance outside of the occasional double knot. But did you know ...