If your heel hurts when you walk, plantar fasciitis is one possible cause - but it isn't the only one. Heel pain can also come from irritation of the Achilles tendon, a bruised heel, changes in foot mechanics, overuse, or less commonly a stress fracture or nerve problem. Where your heel hurts, when the pain occurs, and what makes it better or worse can provide useful clues. Why Does My Heel Hurt When I Walk? Walking places repeated load through the heel and the tissues that support … [Read more...]