Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain on the bottom of the heel when weight is placed on it.Achilles tendonitis causes tightening or burning pain in ...

If you’ve ever woken up with a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, especially with those first steps, you’ve likely wondered: “What are the heel pain causes, and could this be plantar fasciitis?” ...