Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation, tear or excessive stretching of the plantar fascia of the foot. The fascia is a fibrous band of tissue that runs the length of  the bottom of the foot and attaches to the heel and to the base of the toes.

Some possible causes of plantar fasciitis is overpronation of the foot, long distance running, aging, and weight gain. These factors place extra stress on the area of the plantar fascia. Bone spurs (calcium deposits) can occur where the fascia is torn from the bone.

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis: