This is pain that is caused by inflammation of the large, posterior tibial nerve, which runs from the ankle, through the inner side of the heel and to the arch. If compression or damage occurs to this nerve, it can cause a lot of pain or Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS).
Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and pain that radiates from the heel and can go as far as the toes. People often experience this pain in the morning with their first steps, making it easy to confuse with Plantar Fasciitis. TTS pain often, but not always, continues even when resting and can become a sharp, shooting pain. Some patients notice a burning sensation, or weakness in the foot as well.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by an irritation or inflammation of the posterior tibial nerve. This nerve can become irritated or inflamed because of swelling in the tissues of the leg, ankle and foot, that surround the nerve, due to impact injuries or twist injuries, or due to flat feet which can impinge the nerve.
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