The most common complaint is pain in the bottom of the heel, usually worst in the morning and improving throughout the day. By the end of the day the pain may be replaced by a dull aching that improves with rest.
Typical physical exam findings include:
X-rays may be taken to rule out other problems, but having a heel spur is not significant.
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