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Does plantar fasciitis cause heel spurs?
It started with plantar fasciitis, and 6 months later, it started becoming hard to walk barefoot. My heel has started aching, and Asked 3 years ago
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Can plantar fasciitis cause a bone spur?
Is it possible for plantar fasciitis to cause bone spurs in my lower back? Or is this something completely separate? Asked 3 years ago
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What are the symptoms of heel spur vs. plantar fasciitis?
I don't know if I have plantar fasciitis or heel spur. What are the symptoms of each and how do I tell the difference? Asked 3 years ago
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What is a wide toe box?
I've been told that I must wear wide toe box shoes to avoid putting pressure on my bunions, but I don't know what a wide toe box mAsked 3 years ago
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Can arch supports help bunions?
Will orthotics with arch supports help to realign my big toe? Asked 3 years ago
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How long does it take for a bunion splint to correct a bunion?
I've been wearing a bunion splint for almost 3 weeks now, and while I've noticed it helps relieve the pain, I'm starting to questiAsked 3 years ago
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What ointment is good for bunions?
Can you recommend an ointment that helps with bunions? Asked 3 years ago
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Do bunion bands work?
Hello, I was looking online for exercises that will help me exercise and treat a bunion and avoid surgery. I then came across thesAsked 3 years ago
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Do toe stretches help bunions?
Hi, is it possible to shrink bunions by stretching my feet? If so, how do you stretch a bunion on your toe? Asked 3 years ago
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Do bunion exercises work?
Can I shrink my bunions using bunion exercises? Asked 3 years ago
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