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What would help my painful heels?
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A few things: Try ice/heat therapy, stretching exercises, and supportive footwear with inserts. See a podiatrist for evaluation.
Answered 8/16/2012
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Stretching: Physical therapy, nsaids, injections. Possible surgery.Shoe changes can help, get evaluated by a podiatrist.
Answered 8/15/2012
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