Category: Heel Pain

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Heel & Calf Pain When Running? This May Be Why 

September 12th, 2024

Achilles tendinopathy is characterized by pain and stiffness along the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Symptoms often include localized pain, particularly during or after physical activities like running or climbing stairs, and sometimes a noticeable swelling or thickening of the tendon. Patients might experience morning stiffness or pain that

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Do You Experience Calf or Heel Pain? You May Be Experiencing Achilles Tendinitis

July 24th, 2023

As the warmer weather nears, people will undoubtedly spend more time outside and be more active in general. With periods of increased activity levels, it is common to experience unfamiliar aches and pains. One painful condition that often occurs with increased activity level is achilles tendonitis.  What is The Achilles Tendon?  The muscles of the

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Don’t Let Plantar Fasciitis Stop You From Running

January 29th, 2020

Overview One out of 10 people in the United States experience persistent pain along the bottom of their foot. This is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. People with plantar fasciitis may experience stabbing heel pain that is worst in the morning and gradually improves throughout the day.What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the

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