Plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis

(PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes, known as the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that often occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and move, the pain normally decreases, but it might return after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting.

The cause of plantar fasciitis is poorly understood. It is more common in runners and in people who are overweight.

Inflammation and pain in the fascia can be caused by:

An increase in activity level (like starting a walking or running program)

The structure or shape of the foot

The surface on which you are standing, walking or running

The type of shoes you are wearing

The weight you carry

Symptoms

Plantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. The pain is usually the worst with the first few steps after awakening. although it also can be triggered by long periods of standing or when you get up from sitting.

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