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Plantar Fasciitis is the most common reason of rear foot pain and is caused by aggravation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a broad, thick band of tissue that runs from the heel and attaches under the toes.

Sever’s Disease is a common cause of heel pain that occurs between the ages of 7 and 15 years. As children grow, their bones get longer and this causes the muscles to get tighter. When the calf muscles on the back of the leg get tighter, they pull on the heel through the Achilles tendon.

Shoulder impingement occurs when the rotator cuff tendons are impinged as they pass through the space beneath the point of the shoulder. This impingement can cause irritation of the tendons resulting in pain and in ammation and possible eventual damage.

This is a condition of the elbow that actually involves muscles that extend your wrist and fingers. Pain is felt on the outside of your elbow where the tendons of these muscles attach. Tennis elbow is an overuse injury that can develop over time or after a specific activity.

Upper back pain can be a frightening condition. Many people naturally assume it must be related to the heart, but there are several other musculoskeletal causes of upper back pain, related to the thoracic spine, ribs or sternum (breastbone).