Plantar Fasciitis

What are the causes of Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to the toes. When this tissue becomes irritated or inflamed, it can cause pain in the heel or bottom of the foot.

Some of the causes of Runner Plantar Fasciitis are

overuse
tight calf muscles
high arches or flat feet
shoes with poor arch support or cushioning
being overweight
an occupation that involves long hours spent standing or walking
age
pregnancy

What are the symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?

The symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis are

arch pain
stiffness in the bottom of the foot
burning or aching in the bottom of the foot
pain in the heel when walking
pain in the bottom of the foot when standing for long periods of time
pain in the arch of the foot
worse pain in the morning or after long periods of sitting
pain that gets better with activity
swelling or redness in the heel
difficulty walking

There are a number of things you can do to treat plantar fasciitis, including: – Rest: Avoid activities that aggravate the condition and take some time off from running or other high-impact activities and stretching exercises to minimise the pain.