When those muscles are tight, the tendon pulls on the bone from above, stretching the fascia and causing strain. People with high arches are especially prone to plantar fasciitis because the arch ...

The good news is that plantar fasciitis is self-treatable and gentle stretching is one of the best actions you can take on your road to recovery, says Khosroabadi. Quick tip: The best time to ...

There was good agreement between the systematic review findings and interview data about taping (SMD: 0.47, 95% CI 0.05 to 0.88) and plantar fascia stretching (SMD: 1.21, 95% CI 0.78 to 1.63) for ...

Plantar fasciitis can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in one or both heels. You can often treat this condition at home with ice, rest, supportive braces, and over-the-counter pain relief.

Often accompanied by a stabbing or sharp shooting pain centered around the bottom of the foot, plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory, and in many cases, degenerative condition affecting the broad thick ...

What you just described sure sounds like it could be plantar fasciitis. As is the case with many “itis” conditions, we are ...

Plantar fasciitis means inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue (similar to a ligament) that stretches from the heel to the middle bones of the foot. It ...

Preventing Plantar fasciitis doesn’t require a complete lifestyle overhaul. Dr Njogu recommends simple stretching exercises, particularly for the foot and calf muscles. “One effective method ...