Category: Bottom of Foot Pain

Plantar fasciitis is a common problem. This condition accounts for 11% to 15% of all foot symptoms requiring professional medical care (1).  Heel/arch pain can be frustrating and difficult to live with. Luckily, there are many things you can do to treat plantar fasciitis that can help you get back to your activities faster.  In…

The plantar fascia is the connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. It is separated into a medial band, a central band, and a lateral band. The plantar fascia helps support the arch of your foot. When the plantar fascia becomes overloaded or overstretched, it can tear. This can be problematic and…

Plantar fasciitis, which is degeneration of the ligament on the bottom of your foot, can be incredibly frustrating to live with. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people will develop plantar fasciitis during their lifetime (1). When you have plantar fasciitis, you may experience a dull, achy pain in the bottom of your heels…

Plantar fasciitis can be incredibly painful to live with. It can cause chronic heel and arch pain in the foot.   Do cortisone shots for plantar fasciitis actually work?  Cortisone injections for plantar fasciitis are effective in reducing pain. However, they typically provide short-term pain relief ranging from 3 months to 6 months. A combination of…

We as humans spend the majority of our time on our feet. Our heels sustain a tremendous amount of pressure daily. It’s no wonder that so many people struggle with heel pain. If you develop heel pain from walking, you may be wondering what could be causing this and what you can do to treat…