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Foot Health Blog

Find expert articles from physical therapists and podiatrists to help understand, diagnose, and treat different foot health issues such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, flat feet, and more.

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December 20, 2024

Heel Pain When Stretching: Causes and Treatments For the majority of cases of heel pain, stretching the calf muscle and muscles of the foot has been proven to relieve pain and tension in the area, thus reducing your overall experience of symptoms. T

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December 18, 2024

What Is Acupressure and How Can It Relieve Heel Pain?Heel pain is one of the most common pains that most people generally experience. You can get heel pain from wearing uncomfortable shoes, and you can get heel pain after running. Many practices and tec

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December 17, 2024

Most Common Causes of Heel Pain After Running Heel pain is a relatively common injury among athletes, especially runners. The pain often starts subliminally, which can progressively worsen if left unmanaged. Without treatment, heel pain can make

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December 13, 2024

Why Do Your Heels Hurt?Heels Aching? They seem so innocent, sitting there at the back of our feet. But our heels take on a lot of stress as we stand, walk or run. And that also means they're prone to pain and injury. Do You

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December 6, 2024

Best Home Remedies for Heel Spurs Heel spurs refer to bony protrusions that extend from the calcaneus bone, usually due to a calcium buildup as a response to repetitive stress and strain. The spur may protrude into the soft tissue sur

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July 16, 2024

Custom Orthotics for Heel Pain—2025 Review Custom orthotics are a cost-effective and conservative way to safely and effectively manage symptoms of heel pain that you may be experiencing. Orthotics work to reduce the impact placed through the h

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January 24, 2024

Potential Causes and Diagnosis of Pain at the Back of the Heel Heel pain is a common cause of discomfort in many people. It’s a symptom with a diverse number of causes ranging from those that affect the heel bone directly to those that affect structures around it

A person putting a heel spur insert into their shoe

May 19, 2023

Heel Spur Inserts—What Is Right for You?A heel spur is a bony spur caused by the accumulation of calcium deposits on the heel bone. Heel spurs occur because of repeated trauma and damage to the foot muscles and ligaments. The American Assoc

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May 2, 2023

Massages for Heel Spurs: Helpful Tips and Techniques A heel spur is a bony growth caused by calcium deposits on the heel bone. Typically, heel spurs are asymptomatic, meaning they do not cause any symptoms. They can, however, lead to significant heel pa