10 Causes of Heel Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #2: Haglund’s Deformity
It is not uncommon for some parts of our body to begin to grow in an abnormal manner. Usually, this is quite harmless and causes us no problems. Sometimes, though, such deformities can grow in a manner that can cause us considerable discomfort indeed. One example of such a problem is Haglund’s deformity.
Haglund’s deformity occurs when the bone and the soft tissue at the back of the heel begin to grow in a deformed manner. It is usually caused by the constant rubbing at the back of the heel from tight fitting shoes. Treatment can include painkillers and therapy while surgery may be necessary in some cases.
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