The agony of pain on the outer side of foot Pain on the outer side of your foot can range from annoying to debilitating. When the stabbing, burning, or aching is severe, it can limit your ability to ...

Plantar fasciitis—inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes—is one of the most common causes of pain in the bottom of the foot.

About two million people have plantar fasciitis, which makes the bottom of your heel hurt. It happens when the band of tissue that links your heel bone to the front of your foot gets inflamed.