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Can a pinched nerve cause heel spurs and achilles tendonitis?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Pinched nerves will not create these problems. If the way you walk is altered enough from the nerve pain, you may develop a tendinitis or heel pain as a result.

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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No: A pinched nerve can cause pain in the back of the heel and bottom of the heel.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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