If you’re experiencing a stabbing or burning pain in your heel or arch, a common condition known as plantar fasciitis could be the culprit. And when it flares up, every step can be painful. Wondering ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Key Takeaways Stretching the calf muscles can ease plantar fasciitis ...

Plantar fasciitis is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that manifests as chronic heel pain and disability in individuals ranging from active athletes to the sedentary elderly. It is primarily ...

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most prevalent causes of heel pain, impacting a diverse range of individuals from athletes to the elderly. This condition, characterised by degenerative changes and ...

I’ve been a runner for eight years, but it wasn’t until February that I started feeling sharp pain in my heels. It started out as something surprising I suddenly dealt with in the mornings that would ...

You’ve been busy lately (who hasn’t?), running errands and dashing from one activity to the next. But if this uptick in activity has triggered a sharp, shooting pain in your heel, it could a sign of ...

These orthotic inserts, supportive shoes and topical anti-inflammatory creams can help keep that sharp, shooting pain at bay.

AMBLER, PA. (WPVI) -- Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot problems, and can be a frustrating one to get rid of. However, the best treatments, and preventions are fairly simple. Erin ...

A viewer tells us they have recurrent plantar fasciitis, they are asking what their treatment options are. Doctor Lacy Anderson has the answer. Plantar fasciitis is a localized degeneration of the ...

Do you live with plantar fasciitis pain? This injury or inflammation of the plantar fascia, the fibrous tissue running along the sole. The plantar fascia attaches to the base of the toes and the heel, ...

Gout and plantar fasciitis can both affect the feet. Gout is a type of arthritis that causes joint pain and swelling. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a ligament in the sole ...