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Summer Foot Pain

Summer is in full swing and as you get back to playing golf, hiking, swimming etc., you may find that foot pain is impairing your movement. Don’t assume relief requires surgery.

Some of the most common foot ailments stiffen joints and can cause tissue and nerve damage in your toes, heel and ball of your foot: areas crucial for athletic movements such as a golf swing.

Performing those movements can cause severe pain, but frequently don’t require surgery to treat.

Common causes of foot pain:

The three most common foot conditions that can be the barrier to an active summer are neuromas, arthritis and heel pain.

Common (nonsurgical) treatment options:

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