Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes heel pain. There is a shock-absorbing ligament on the bottom of your foot that is connected to your heel bone. This thick band of tissue is called the plantar fascia ligament and helps to support your arch. It can cause stabbing pain when it becomes inflamed. Plantar Fasciitis can also cause stiffness, tenderness, warmth, or swelling in the sole of your foot. It can also lead to heel spurs, a bony growth that forms where your inflamed ligament attaches to your heel bone. Plantar Fasciitis typically gets worse after long periods of standing, sitting or when you get out of bed first thing in the morning.
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of tissue connecting your heel to your toes. It typically causes sharp heel pain that is worst with your first steps in the morning. Most cases improve within a few weeks to several months with stretching, supportive shoes, orthotics, and rest. Visit Dr. Brad Herbst of Podiatry Associates of Florida San Jose Division early to speed up recovery and prevent the condition from becoming chronic.