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Posts for category: Heel Pain
The three most common causes of pain under the heel are plantar fasciitis, bursitis and tarsal tunnel syndrome. The heel spur is caused by a thick, fibrous ligament, the plantar fascia, being physically pulled at its attachment to the bone. The spur is formed by the body in response to the pulling. An inflammation of this ligament, or plantar fasciitis, develops at the point at which it is being pulled from the bone. Most often the use of oral anti-inflammatory medication, or injections to relieve the inflammation, rest, ice relief the pain. Arch supports and shoes help by supporting the arch. If the foot is excessively pronated then custom orthoses will not only relieve the inflammation and pain, but also will address the cause and prevent recurrence of the heel pain. In stubborn cases, there are two treatments which we have found to be very successful. They require very little discomfort or time off yet they are very successful in relieving heel pain.
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