07/29/2026
Struggle with recurring heel pain but not exactly sure what triggers it? These are some of the most common reasons heel pain flares back up:
🏂 Starting a new fitness activity - Sometimes it is just a matter of getting used to new movements and easing yourself into a new routine, but other times it may be the activity itself that is causing a real problem. When you decide to try a new workout, make sure that you warm up thoroughly, learn proper form, and wear supportive footwear.
🏃 Changes of intensity in activities - Even if you walk or run regularly, changing the intensity of your workouts can trigger plantar fasciitis. Sprinting when you normally jog, or power walking when you usually walk at a leisurely pace will put an added strain on your feet that your body isn’t used to.
🦵 Tight calf muscles - The muscles in the calves (specifically the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles) are directly connected with tendons and ligaments in the foot, including the plantar fascia ligament.
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