Plantar fasciitis is a chronic inflammation of the "bowstring-like" plantar fascia ligament that stretches underneath the sole. The plantar fascia supports the arch in your foot, acting like a shock-absorber. If tension and stress become too great, small tears can develop in the fascia that become inflamed and irritated. The main symptoms are:Heel painFoot painStiffnessTendernessPain is usually the worst right after awakening with the first few steps, after long periods of stan [...]
