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This article explores the various causes of heel pain, with a particular focus on plantar fasciitis. It outlines the anatomy and biomechanics involved, highlighting the importance of the flexor digitorum brevis muscle in preventing excessive toe dorsiflexion. The article then discusses treatment options, emphasising manual therapy, orthotics, stretches, and rehabilitative exercises as superior to pharmacological interventions. It also considers other conditions that can cause heel pain, such as Baxter’s neuropathy, calcaneal stress fractures, and heel spur syndrome, providing diagnostic tips and treatment strategies for each.