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Plantar Fasciitis

Eliminate Foot Pain

Plantar fasciitis is considered the most common cause of foot pain in the United States. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) states that there were more than 2 million people seeking treatment for this condition in the last year alone. The plantar fascia is the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot.  

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What Is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis occurs when the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot becomes inflamed and irritated. When this happens, your heel may start to hurt, become hot, swell, or turn red. Plantar fasciitis can worsen and become a chronic condition if you don’t treat it. It may affect the way you walk, exercise, and the quality of your life over time.

In most patients, the exact cause of plantar fasciitis is largely unknown. But the “overuse” of the plantar fascia in people who work out and play sports is considered the most common reason for plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is designed to support your foot as it experiences stress and strain regularly. The fascia gets injured when there is too much pressure on the band of tissue. Inflammation is the natural response of the human body to injury. It results in heel pain and stiffness that you experience when you have plantar fasciitis. Call us today for a free consultation.

Did you know?

Your foot is made up of 26 bones, 30 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, all of which work together to provide support, balance and mobility. 

Risk Factors

  • You are more likely to get plantar fasciitis if you are a female
  • You are overweight
  • You have very high arches or very flat feet
  • You participate in high-activity sports or you are a runner
  • You walk a lot or stand on hard surfaces as required by your job
  • Your calf muscles are tight and it limits how far you can flex your ankles

Common Symptoms

  • Pain that intensifies after exercising or participating in any physical activity
  • Pain on the bottom of the foot – near the heel
  • Pain after long periods of sitting or standing
  • Pain that eases after a couple of minutes of walking
  • Pain that occurs in one foot – Plantar fasciitis rarely occurs in both feet at the same time
  • Pain that feels like you are being stabbed in the heel of the foot