10 Causes of Heel Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Plantar Fasciitis
Running along the soles of our feet from our toes to our heels is the Plantar Fascia. This is fibrous tissue that is connected at one end to the toes and to the heel at the other end. This tissue helps to provide support when we are walking and it is tough enough to be used on a daily basis.
Plantar Fasciitis is a condition where this tissue can become inflamed. Patients complain of a sharp, stabbing pain in the heel that is at its worst in the mornings and becomes less severe as the day goes by. It is most commonly experienced in runners and people that take part in other sports.
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