
Heel Pain That Is Not Plantar Fasciitis: When Nerves Are Involved
Not every heel pain is plantar fasciitis. If heel pain burns, tingles, shoots, feels electric, or worsens at night, nerves may be involved.
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Not every heel pain is plantar fasciitis. If heel pain burns, tingles, shoots, feels electric, or worsens at night, nerves may be involved.

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