Symptoms
Heel pain
Posterior and plantar heel pain often refers from soleus, abductor hallucis and quadratus plantae.
Overview
Posterior and plantar heel pain often refers from soleus, abductor hallucis and quadratus plantae. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Footwear and load management are central.
Red flags — when to refer
Bilateral or systemic features — consider inflammatory referral.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction