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“My heel hurts.” That simple statement can mean many different things. Is the pain coming from the plantar fascia, a nerve, a bone injury, or an overworked muscle or tendon? As a podiatrist, my first job is to be a detective — tracing pain back to its true source. Here’s a simplified guide to help you start decoding heel pain: Plantar Fasciitis: • Sharp “first-step” pain in the morning or after rest • Pain located at the bottom of the heel • Improves as you move, but hurts with standing Nerve En

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