It would seem that October is the most vibrant month out of the year with all the colour variations found in these two stones. Both of the crystal structures of these birthstones are quite complex. Tourmaline, for example, has to be cut very precisely so that all the colours can be noticed in one glance.
When a child complains of heel pain, it is often thought to be growing pains, a normal phenomenon during childhood and adolescent growth spurts. 1  Growing pains are a simple way of describing mild and short-lived pain, usually in the legs where a muscle attaches to a bone.
1 Sharp, piercing pain through heel and foot that usually occurs in the morning or after resting and gradually disappears with walking. 2  Inflammation is present in the heel, ankle, and arch or sole of the foot. 3  Tightness in calf muscles or Achilles tendon.  Noticeable heel pain after long periods of standing or walking.