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Signs You Might Have Plantar Fasciitis

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Foot pain can be some of the worst pain to experience. Whether you’re an athletic person or lead a more sedentary lifestyle, experiencing pain when you stand, walk, or run can be enough to make you want to stop all activity until the pain is gone.

Pain from plantar fasciitis can be something that affects your mobility and can lead to long-term pain and disability if left untreated. Learn more about this condition and contact the plantar fasciitis doctors at Missouri Foot & Ankle to diagnose and treat it.

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What is a Metatarsal Stress Fracture?

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Simply, a metatarsal stress fracture is a subtle, incomplete fracture of one or more of the metatarsals, the five long bones in the middle of the foot that connect the bones near the heel to the bones in the toes. Although a fairly common foot disorder, stress fractures cause pain in the ball of the foot, and it’s important to have them diagnosed and treated the right away to avoid developing more problems.
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