For many, including skilled doctors, it can be difficult to distinguish between posterior heel pain and tendinitis.  In many cases, tendinitis is caused through overuse, as is the case with runners or other very active people.  An important thing before discussing treatment of one of these two types of heel pain is whether or not this is an acute or chronic problem.  Acute problems can often be improved simply by taking some time off and resting.  Those suffering from chronic heel pain should enter into rehabilitation immediately.  Unless of course it is an issue with Achilles tendinitis that has compromised the integrity of the tendon.


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