Plantar Fasciitis & Foot Pain

What are the causes of foot pain?

Injury, overuse, or conditions causing inflammation involving any of the bones, ligaments or tendons in the foot can cause foot pain. Common causes of foot pain can include arthritis, injury, stress fractures, poorly fitted shoes, obesity, and many day-to-day activities like walking and running. Occupations can also cause foot pain if you are standing for long periods of time.

What is the impact of foot pain?

Pain or degeneration in the foot or ankle is very dangerous due to the fact that issues affecting this area tend to carry over to other body parts as well. When a person walks on an injured foot or ankle, it throws their gait off. Furthermore, it’s possible that this modified gait can cause future issues with surrounding joints or even posture.

What is plantar fasciitis?

When it comes to Plantar Fasciitis, the plantar fascia, also known as arch tendon, is located at the bottom of the foot. It is a connective tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot and spreads from the heel bone to the toes at the front of the foot.

What is the cause of plantar fasciitis?

Overuse of the tendons and connective tissue in the bottom of the foot is what causes plantar fasciitis.

What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?

The common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:

• Sharp, stabbing pain at the bottom of the foot near the heel

• Pain Increases while standing, walking, or sleeping