When those muscles are tight, the tendon pulls on the bone from above, stretching the fascia and causing strain. People with high arches are especially prone to plantar fasciitis because the arch ...

Often accompanied by a stabbing or sharp shooting pain centered around the bottom of the foot, plantar fasciitis is an ...

The good news is that plantar fasciitis is self-treatable and gentle stretching is one of the best actions you can take on your road to recovery, says Khosroabadi. Quick tip: The best time to ...

There was good agreement between the systematic review findings and interview data about taping (SMD: 0.47, 95% CI 0.05 to 0.88) and plantar fascia stretching (SMD: 1.21, 95% CI 0.78 to 1.63) for ...

I suffer from plantar fasciitis myself, so I know about the aggravating pain firsthand. Walking on a floor with bare feet is a big no-no, since there’s not enough natural cushioning on the foot ...

What you just described sure sounds like it could be plantar fasciitis. As is the case with many “itis” conditions, we are ...

It consists of a combination of activity modification and a stretching program. Initial management could include plantar fascial night splints, visco-elastic heel cups and non-steroidal anti ...

"The goal of a compression sock for plantar fasciitis is to provide better support for the arch of the foot," Richard H.