Plantar Fasciitis: 5 Steps To Avoid A Painful Tug Of War In Your Foot
Plantar Fasciitis: 5 Steps To Avoid A Painful Tug Of War In Your Foot Plantar Fasciitis is an irritation of the plantar fascia, a band of fibrous tissue on the bottom of the foot. It’s characterized by pain in the particular area of the bottom of the heel, and is very point-tender when bearing weight, especially first thing in the morning. The plantar fascia is one of the three main structures which support the main arch of the foot (medial longitudinal arch). This arch is one of the main structures which supports the full weight of the body in the standing position. Plantar Fasciitis often seems to come out of nowhere and can be quite painful for those who suffer from it. Many times it stems from a “tug of war” between the main tissues of the foot and ankle: The plantar fascia and the achilles’ tendon. Tightness in...