![]() Taking action to improve bone health such as consuming more calcium and vitamin D in your diet.Reducing or temporarily stopping activity that is contributing to the problem (running, for example).However, many aspects of their treatment are similar. ![]() Plantar fasciitis and stress fractures are different conditions. Plantar Fasciitis & Stress Fracture Treatment Similarities If squeezing the heel bone (between thumb and fingers on the inside and outside of the heel) causes pain, that may be a sign of a stress fracture.If stretching temporarily reduces the pain, it may be the result of plantar fasciitis.If you have swelling around the painful area, a stress fracture is more likely.If the pain is more severe as you move but lessens when you stop, a stress fracture may be causing it.If the pain is at its worst with your first few steps in the morning, then lessens as you get moving but returns after you stop, plantar fasciitis is more likely the cause.While you should talk with your doctor if your foot pain is persistent or severe, you may be able to determine what is causing it by paying attention to these indicators: It is also common for people to develop a stress fracture if they switch rapidly from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one without giving the body time to adjust. People who are on their feet for extended periods are more susceptible to heel stress fractures, especially if they carry heavy loads. Heel/calcaneal stress fractures are often the result of overuse, but can also occur in bones that are weak due to conditions like osteoporosis. Stress Fracture DefinitionĪ stress fracture is a small crack in a bone that is caused by repetitive force rather than a single impact. It is common in runners, people who wear shoes that don’t provide adequate support and people who are overweight. The condition tends to be most painful in the area where the fascia attaches to the heel. Plantar fasciitis involves an inflammation and micro-tearing of the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot between your toes and heel bone. Heel Stress Fracture Plantar Fasciitis Definition While it can be produced by a number of conditions including, cysts, nerve entrapment, gout, Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (common in flatfoot), or Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - two commonly confused causes are plantar fasciitis and calcaneal (heel) stress fracture. Pain on the underside of the foot, especially near the heel, is a very common problem. Reviewed by: Chad Bassi, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM – Podiatry
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