[pkaye]

I think it is also the lack of sick leave for many Americans so they take a quick pill to recover. Sometimes your body can recover by itself if only given time and physical therapy.

I had some excruciating peroneal tendonitis that made it hard for me to walk on rough surfaces. Foot doctor said the best treatment was a walking cast, rest and daily exercise. Fortunately my employer allows me to work from home as needed so I could give my foot a rest for a few weeks. But not everyone has access to that. Imagine if you are a server at a restaurant on your foot all day.