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I'm having terrible heel pain that i believe to be plantar fasciitis. i've worn splints, got insoles, and stretch like crazy. i've found no relief. heel pain?
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Establish the cause: Biomechanical dysfunction of the foot and repetitive microtrauma is the most common etiology of plantar fasciitis, which required a specialist for a successful treatment; besides stretching and exercises sometimes the weight and bony heel spurs can be related too.
Answered 2/19/2020
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