Most podiatrists could probably diagnose plantar fasciitis over the phone. They must, of course, insist on an office visit and an X-ray to verify their opinion. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the tissue between the skin of the heel and the tendons beneath it. It can be caused by over-pronation of the foot, heel [...]
Read Full Post »
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 [...]
Read Full Post »
The most frequent reason for pain associated with the bottom of the foot a condition called plantar fasciitis. One of the common complaints with this foot condition is heel pain. Common reasons that this happens is walking or standing on solid surfaces for extended periods or having shoes that do not fit properly. Shoes are [...]
Read Full Post »
How do I know if I have Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot problem characterized by pain or tenderness on the bottom of the feet. The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain in the soles of the foot or feet, particularly around the heel. It is caused by chronic inflammation of [...]
Read Full Post »
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 [...]
Read Full Post »
Several medical studies have been conducted on people with plantar fasciitis, with results showing that individuals who are overweight or obese have a much greater risk of developing this disorder. In fact, studies show that the more overweight a person is, the more likely they will suffer from heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis. Plantar [...]
Read Full Post »
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 [...]
Read Full Post »
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition that is primarily felt in the heel of the foot. It has several causes, ranging from shoes with inadequate arch support, excessive body weight and long periods of standing on hard surfaces that some jobs require. People who are suffering from Plantar Fasciitis often have the worst pain when [...]
Read Full Post »
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the feet, which results in acute pain on the entire bottom surface of the foot, especially the heel. An individual suffering from the condition typically has difficulty running, walking, and participating in any other activity that requires putting his or her feet on the floor. Many individuals even [...]
Read Full Post »
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes much pain. Due to its nature, it is often confused with foot spurs, where bony shards in the foot cause tissue irritation. Instead, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of a band of supportive tissues stretching from the heel, along the foot arch. The inflammation is caused [...]
Read Full Post »