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How common is heel pain?

About 1 in 10 people may get a pain under their heel at some time during their life.¹

You're more likely to get heel pain when you're middle aged or older.¹

Sources for the information on this page:

Crawford F, Thomson C. Interventions for treating plantar heel pain (Cochrane review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 4, 2006. Wiley, Chichester, UK.

This information was last updated in Jan 30, 2008

This information is for educational use only, and is not a substitute for prompt professional medical advice. Readers should always consult a physician or other professional for advice and treatment. ©BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2008. All rights reserved.