Posted in Foot Problems, Heel Pain, plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis and Obesity, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention on Dec 16th, 2011
What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is tissue found at the bottom of the foot that connects the toes to the heel bone. plantar fasciitis occurs when this tissue becomes inflamed. People with this condition often feel a stabbing pain in their foot that worsens with physical activity. What are some of the risk [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Running Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes on Oct 14th, 2011
Heel pain affects about 2 million people a year in the United States alone. Much of that pain stems from the condition called plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot. When it is torn, it becomes inflamed, leading to pain, progressive damage to the foot, and [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Running Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Walking Shoes on Aug 20th, 2011
Plantar fasciitis is characterized by pain that is localized to the soles of the feet. The pain is caused when the tissues on the sole of the foot become inflamed and swollen. More sufferers complain of heel pain than any other area. People often mistakenly think they have a heel spur and delay treatment. Most [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Treatment, Signs of Plantar Fasciitis on Jul 22nd, 2011
Plantar fasciitis is a common problem, but not many people know what it is or how to treat it. The hallmark sign is pain on the bottom of the foot. People often associate the pain with injury to the foot, heel spurs, or age. Failure to recognize the cause leads to mistreatment and continued pain. [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Running Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes on Jul 5th, 2011
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that is caused by excessive wear to the heel area of the foot which results in an abnormal gait, known as foot pronation. Connective tissues in the arch of the foot are referred to as the plantar fascia and they can develop small tears and become inflamed. The [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Stretches, Plantar Fasciitis Treatment, Signs of Plantar Fasciitis, Uncategorized on Jun 7th, 2011
If you experience pain or tenderness in the bottom of the heel, you may very well have plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes and creates the foot arch. When the fascia is overused, it can cause plantar fasciitis. Causes of this painful condition are flat [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Uncategorized on Apr 8th, 2011
Plantar fasciitis is the swelling and inflammation of tissue in the foot called the plantar fascia. This tissue binds the toes to the heel. Swelling can occur for many different reasons, but most commonly it is from high impact use of the foot during activities such as running. It can also be inflamed when the [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Running Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Walking Shoes, Uncategorized on Feb 18th, 2011
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation in the plantar fascia of the foot. Located in the heel, this pain is often associated with long periods of weight-bearing and is usually felt most intensely in the bottom of the heel with the first steps of the morning. Also caused by sudden changes in [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Stretches, Plantar Fasciitis Treatment, Uncategorized on Feb 6th, 2011
People suffering from obesity are likely to experience foot problems, and one of the most common conditions is plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a band of tough tissue that extends from the base of the toes to the heel bone, and when this ligament is stressed, strained, or overworked, painful plantar fasciitis can occur. [...]
Posted in plantar fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Signs of Plantar Fasciitis, Uncategorized on Jan 4th, 2011
Plantar fasciitis can make life miserable for many sufferers of this common foot problem. This painful condition feels like a stabbing or burning sensation in the heel, especially when taking the first steps in the morning. Sufferers may find also that they cannot bend their foot toward their shin without significant pain. While many things [...]