Plantar fasciitis occurs when your plantar fascia (the piece of strong, thick tissue along the bottom of your foot) becomes damaged. This tissue connects your heel bone to the toes, creating the arch of the foot.
Plantar fasciitis is caused by doing activities that put stress on the heel, or if you have increased the amount of these types of activities:
Plantar fasciitis pain usually increases gradually and is typically felt near the heel. The pain can be sudden, occurring after missing a step or jumping from a height. It tends to be the worst when you get up in the morning or after other periods of inactivity. That’s why it is known as first-step pain. The pain may also appear more intense in bare feet or in shoes with minimal support.
Plantar fasciitis can go away on its own, but it can take more than a year for the pain to subside. Without treatment, complications can occur. It’s better to see your doctor and start non-surgical treatments right away. Doctors may suggest rest, icing and medication, physical therapy, steroid injections or in severe cases, surgery.
There are ways to reduce your risk of plantar fasciitis. Try to:
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