Heel pad syndrome

[1] There are many causes, but a mechanical etiology is most common: risk factors include obesity.

[1] Other conditions with similar symptoms include plantar fasciitis.

[1] Treatment includes rest, pain medication, and heel cups.

[1] The main differential diagnosis of heel pad syndrome is plantar fasciitis.

[3] Manual therapy and exercise are preferably focused at stretching the plantar fascia.[4][why?]