Here’s what to know about how common bottom-of-foot pain is, why it happens and the most reliable ways to find relief.

You’ve been busy lately (who hasn’t?), running errands and dashing from one activity to the next. But if this uptick in activity has triggered a sharp, shooting pain in your heel, it could a sign of ...

Finding the perfect footwear is a struggle, especially when you're not coming into the game with tootsies in tip-top shape. They say if the shoe fits, wear it. But what they forgot to mention is if ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Key Takeaways Stretching the calf muscles can ease plantar fasciitis ...

These orthotic inserts, supportive shoes and topical anti-inflammatory creams can help keep that sharp, shooting pain at bay.

Plantar fasciitis, a common reason for heel pain, can lame anyone, from marathon runners to Tiger Woods. It’s one of the most common of all soft tissue injuries, but the condition isn’t just ...

AMBLER, PA. (WPVI) -- Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot problems, and can be a frustrating one to get rid of. However, the best treatments, and preventions are fairly simple. Erin ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be ...

Walking around barefoot all day could leave you with a *lot* of pain in your heels. These three podiatrist-approved plantar fasciitis stretches can help. If you’ve got a stabbing pain in the bottom of ...

Heel pain is one of the most common reasons that people visit a podiatrist, but the reasons behind the pain are not always easy to determine. Podiatrists emphasize people who are experiencing heel ...

Q. I am a 57-year-old recreational tennis player who has had worsening heel pain. The pain is particularly bad when I get out of bed in the morning. After I walk around and take a hot shower, though, ...

Editor’s note: Article updated on December 11, 2023. Finding the perfect footwear is a struggle, especially when you’re not coming into the game with tootsies in tip-top shape. They say if the shoe ...