What are the main causes of foot pain?

Suzanne M. Levine, DPM

Podiatric Medicine

The main causes of foot pain include gravity, weight gain, the aging process, genetics and even gender. In this video, podiatrist Suzanne Levine, DPM, explains the factors that cause foot pain, and why women tend to experience it more than men.

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