01/09/2026
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation or degeneration of the thick band of tissue running across the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. Symptoms - sharp, stabbing heel pain usually felt during your very first steps in the morning or after sitting for a long time.Pain that often lessens after walking a few minutes, but can worsen later in the day after long periods of standing or exercise. Tenderness and stiffness along the bottom of the foot or arch. Common Causes & Risk Factors - repetitive strain or overuse causing micro-tears in the plantar fascia tissue.Tight calf muscles or a tight Achilles tendon that limits ankle movement.Foot mechanics issues like flat feet or high arches.Standing for long hours on hard surfaces, sudden weight gain, or wearing unsupportive footwear.
