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Why do my shin splints keep returning even after I rest?
Should I be concerned that I've sustained a permanent injury? How long should I be resting to prevent shin splints from returning?Asked 4 years ago
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How can I prevent my shin splints from coming back?
Due to playing sports, I have gotten shin splints quite a few times. I was wondering if there was a way that I can prevent them frAsked 4 years ago
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Can diclofenac help with ankle pain?
I would prefer to use it as a gel than take an anti-inflammatory pill, but either will do provided they have pain-relieving properAsked 4 years ago
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Can Crocs be bad for your toes?
I know that they aren't the best in terms of arch support, but are they particularly bad for toes? Asked 4 years ago
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Is calcaneal spur permanent?
My grandpa developed a heel spur many years ago, and he has it to this day. He has this uneven gait and often sits with his foot uAsked 3 years ago
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Can putting my legs up on the wall benefit my feet?
One of the most comfortable ways for me to relax is to lie with my back on my bed, and my legs up against the wall. Other than feeAsked 4 years ago
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Is it possible to have a heel spur without plantar fasciitis?
I know that there is a relationship between the two, but is it possible to have one without the other? For example, can I have heeAsked 4 years ago
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Why do I have throbbing feet when I go to bed?
Almost every night when I go to bed, I feel this throbbing ache in my feet. Its not so bad that I'm wanting to seek medical attentAsked 4 years ago
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Can weighted heating pads help with foot pain?
I usually use normal heating pads for any pain I have in my feet, and they normally work really well. I've seen that you can also Asked 4 years ago
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Are heel spurs always painful?
I can imagine that having a bony growth in your foot must really hurt, but is this always the case? Is it possible to have a heel Asked 4 years ago
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