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Does sesamoiditis ever go away?
Is it permanent or can it go away with time and treatment? Asked 3 years ago
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Can warm water help my shin splints?
I usually soak in a bath of warm water when I have any muscle pain. I am wondering if this may work for shin splints. Does anyone Asked 3 years ago
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Should I be massaging my shin splints?
Is this something that is advised? WIll it help relieve any of the pain?Asked 3 years ago
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What happens if you don't treat your shin splints?
If you don't get your shin splints treated, will they go away on their own, or do you run the risk of causing more damage?Asked 3 years ago
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Is it possible to correct pronated feet?
Is it possible for pronated feet to be fixed, and if so, how do you go about doing this?Asked 3 years ago
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How are rigid flat feet caused?
Is it something that you are born with or can it develop? If it is the latter, how does it develop and what are the causes?Asked 4 years ago
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Rigid vs. flexible flat feet: What is the difference?
I didn't know that there were different types of flat feet untill the other day. Could anyone briefly explain what the main differAsked 4 years ago
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Can a broken sesamoid bone ever heal?
I have read that you need to get them completely removed if they break. Is this true? Can they heal on their own?Asked 4 years ago
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Should I remove my sesamoid bone ?
Could I do this as a preventative measure, or can I only do it if the bone has already broken? Is it something I should even consiAsked 4 years ago
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Is it possible to walk with a sesamoid bone fracture?
Is it serious enough that you would have to stay off of your feet, or could you still walk?Asked 4 years ago
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