If you’re experiencing a stabbing or burning pain in your heel or arch, a common condition known as plantar fasciitis could be the culprit. And when it flares up, every step can be painful. Wondering ...

If you’ve ever felt a sharp stab or persistent cramping in your heel, there’s a chance you’ve had (or read about) plantar fasciitis. It happens when there’s strain on the connective tissue along the ...

A pain in the foot can stop your running in its tracks and be difficult to manage – particularly when it’s something like plantar fasciitis, which can make even walking a struggle. The condition is ...

Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Plantar Fasciitis is a common and painful foot condition that impacts millions globally, often affecting daily ...

Last week, we discussed the reasons people develop plantar fasciitis and the causation of this painful condition. However, we did not delve much into the treatment. This week, we are going to talk ...

Plantar fasciitis is an annoyingly common problem in runners. “In the general population, it can be as high as 10 percent of people [who] deal with it over the course of their life,” says Todd McGrath ...

A viewer tells us they have recurrent plantar fasciitis, they are asking what their treatment options are. Doctor Lacy Anderson has the answer. Plantar fasciitis is a localized degeneration of the ...

Most people don’t give their heels a lot of thought… until they start to hurt. Unfortunately, for millions of Americans heel pain can become persistent and disrupt their daily activities. The most ...

You get out of bed in the morning or stand up after a long stretch of focusing at your desk. When your foot hits the floor, a sharp sensation shoots up the bottom of your heel, almost as if you’ve ...

If you’ve ever dealt with plantar fasciitis—a painful condition afflicting the heel—you know how important it is to wear supportive shoes. Thankfully, that doesn’t limit you to closed-toe options as ...

Several different surgical procedures can be used to treat plantar fasciitis. The condition is caused by inflammation or degeneration of the ligament that connects the heel to the toes, and can cause ...

A pain in the foot can stop your running in its tracks and be difficult to manage – particularly when it’s something like plantar fasciitis, which can make even walking a struggle. The condition is ...