Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis

An inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.
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Usually self-treatable
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Usually self-diagnosable
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Lab tests or imaging rarely required
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Symptoms include stabbing pain near the heel. Pain might be worse in the morning and with prolonged standing, running or jumping.
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Treatments include physiotherapy, stretching exercises, shoe inserts, pain relievers.