Your Health: Simple steps to a better you.

A realization hit me a few days ago while I was waiting in the Out Patient's section. The day's first few patients all presented with the same ailment. They all experienced severe heel discomfort first thing in the morning, making it hard to put weight on their feet. I had no idea how widespread this ailment was until I saw a room full of women, mostly, in obvious pain, one of whom was a traffic constable and another a teacher. (*Courtesy: Internet) Debilitating heel pain is common and affects a large population worldwide. It's a common issue that can have many different origins, from the mundane to the serious. Heel discomfort can be caused by a number of different factors, all of which will be addressed in this article. 1. Introduction Pain in one's heels is a common complaint among people of varying ages and activity levels. It can range from a minor annoyance to a crippling agony that makes even the simplest of tasks impossible. Pain in the heel can be caused by a n