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Have sharp pain in back of heel when walking, is there a cure or treatment i can do at home to help with pain?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Some common problems: Include achilles tendonitis, a haglund's deformity, a posterior calcaneal spur/ bursitis. Goals should be to eliminate inflammation, take strain off the Achilles' tendon. This could be done with a heel lift or orthotic. Hot water soaks or ice can help. Topical or oral antiinflammatories can also be effective.

Dr Roschmann agreed

Answered 4/26/2016

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A member asked:

Have sharp pain in back of heel when walking, is there a cure or treatment i can do at home to help with pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Roschmann agreed

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