The heel is the largest bone in the foot. Heel pain is the most common foot problem and affects 2 million Americans every year. It can occur in the front, back, or bottom of the heel. Types of heel pain include:
Each type of heal pain is described in more detail below. General treatment guidelines are as follows:
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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