Posterior heel pain can come from one of severalcauses.
Because of this, all of these diagnoses must be considered for effective treatment of posterior heel pain.
Treatment
Most patients with posterior heel pain can find effective treatment through simple, nonsurgical treatments.
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It is important to understand the cause of the symptoms of pain before initiating any treatment program.
For this reason, treatment should only be initiated once the diagnosis has been made.
One of the most frequent treatments used for these conditions isgentle stretching of Achilles tendon and plantar fascia.
Pain Beneath the Heel
Pain beneath the heel is a different symptom from posterior heel pain.
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