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Heel Pain: What Is It And How Can I Treat It? Heel Pain: What Is It And How Can I Treat It?
Heel Pain: What Is It And How Can I Treat It? Since we all rely so much on our feet to get us around, it can be a real problem when they start acting up. Heel pain is extremely common and is something I see in my patients every day. The most likely cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, which is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia, a tough band of tissue that starts at the bottom of your heel and travels along your arch all the way out to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury that is more common in older individuals and usually pops up out of nowhere. Typically, patients complain of stabbing pain in their heel when…

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