Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain in North American society. While a lot has been published about plantar fasciitis, the condition is still an enigma and quite difficult to treat. Even though many treatments are available, none is satisfactory.
Plantar fasciitis causes heel pain that can be constant and agonizing. The plantar fascia that connects the heel bone to the toes gets inflamed and can cause moderate to severe pain. During acute episodes, one may have great difficulty wearing shoes or even walking. Often the pain is constant and worse at night.
Once plantar fasciitis occurs, pain is first immediately felt while walking. After taking a few steps one may feel stabbing pain in the heel. The pain usually varies from moderate to severe. The pain only diminishes when one stops walking. However at times, even after a prolonged rest, the pain immediately comes back when one takes a few steps.
Plantar fasciitis can occur in anyone but is especially more common in athletes, obese individuals, pregnant women and those who wear shoes which have inadequate heel support. About 90 percent of people who develop plantar fasciitis generally recover with conservative treatments in just a few months.
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