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What Is Heel Pain?

A common cause of heel pain is the heel spur, a bony growth on the underside of the heel bone. Heel spur syndrome is the best known heel problem, but plantar fasciitis is the most frequently encountered cause of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis causes pain in the heel and bottom of the foot, especially noted upon first arising in the morning. If the pain persists, we recommend soft-soled shoes or heel pads or prescribe foot orthotics. There are many other causes of heel pain, which has become […]

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