Heel fractures, although uncommon, do happen. When they do occur, the heel bone breaks. This is usually due to severe impacts like falling from a significant height or any other sudden force applied to the heel.
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Complaints of heel pain are one of the most common reasons for seeing your podiatrist. Heel pain is often felt as a radiating pain from other parts of the foot and the actual source of the discomfort can be hard to locate.
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Read MoreYou often hear about professional athletes with fractures of the foot or ankle, but the truth is, an accident causing a break can happen to anyone.
Read MoreThe sensation has been likened to having a “pebble in your shoe” and as the neuroma worsens, it can cause considerable pain and an uncomfortable burning and numbing sensation.
Read MoreFor great foot health, you should always use the correct footwear with the optimal inserts that treat your feet the best.
Read MoreSince your heels are instrumental for walking, exercising, or just standing up, determining the cause and getting prompt and proper treatment from your podiatrist will help get you back on your feet.
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