Plantar Fascitis
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Many people complain of heel pain due to excellent ligament pull in the arch of their foot. Sometimes, this pain can be treated without surgery, but if all other methods fail, a heel spur surgery becomes a necessity. Once the surgery is done, people are concerned about their recovery. Patients are usually...
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Plantar fasciitis is a painful and often debilitating disease characterized by pain and stiffness at the bottom of the foot. This pain is usually worse in the morning or during vigorous activity. According to physical therapist Mark Dutton, plantar fasciitis affects 10% of the population and is more common...
Many people have heard of spurs, but are not sure exactly what they are or why they occur. The truth is that a calcaneal heel spur is "a little bone formation which forms on the calcaneus (heel bone)" according to NetDoctor. It is caused by the pressure which we put on the sole and the consequent inflammation;...
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The sole of the foot has a thick layer of skin going from the heel to the toes, called the plantar fascia and whose function is to protect the foot cushioning the impact caused by walking. The plantar fascia may undergo swelling or stretching resulting in plantar fasciitis, especially when we do sports...
Calcaneal spur, commonly known as a heel spur, is the collection of calcium deposits at the back of the foot (the heel). This can be only a little amount with little affect on the individual. However, if calcium deposits grow too large you'll experience pain and it can even make walking difficult. Treatment...
Heel spurs occur because of a calcium build up around the heel of the foot. This is a very common ailment that is often accompanied by plantar fascitis. This is what causes pain (especially when walking) in people who suffer from a heel spur. It is necessary to visit a doctor to treat it. The chiropodist...
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