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Heel Spurs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

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Heel spurs are small growths which occur on the underside of the heel. The growth –a calcium deposit, can extend forward as much as half an inch, making it difficult to walk without pain. While the spurs themselves are not painful, they can cause pain to the heel. Causes Heel spurs are calcium deposits that develop over the course of […]

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Four Common Causes of Heel Pain

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The bone in your heel is the largest bone in your foot. This bone has an important job to do –to support the rest of your body. With so much weight pressing onto your feet, it’s important that they’re in top condition –and able to provide proper support to the rest of your body. There are many causes for heel […]

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Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Plantar fasciitis is the leading cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue that connects your toes to your heel bone and supports the arch in your foot, and plays an important part in allowing you to walk. If your plantar fascia is strained it becomes weakened or inflamed –causing pain in your foot or […]

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Flat Feet: An Overview

Flat feet, also known as acquired flat foot disorder is a condition in which the arch of the foot has not developed as normal. When this happens, the arch in the foot which runs along the sole of the foot is either flattened or lowered. This condition can occur in both of the feet or just one foot. While flat […]

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