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 ...

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is a painful condition caused by inflammation of plantar fascia — the bands of tissue that connect your heel to your toes. This part of your ...

If you’re running with plantar fasciitis, you’re likely not alone on the road. As the most common cause of pain at the bottom of the heel, according to The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, ...

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the sole of the foot. People can use stretching exercises and self-massage to relieve pain and inflammation. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ...

Often described as a throbbing pain that strikes the meat of the heel and radiates outward, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot conditions in the U.S. Roughly 2 million Americans suffer ...

Last fall, I got to chatting with Peter McAllister, M.D., neurologist and Chief Medical Officer of the New England Institute for Clinical Research, when the talk turned to toxins—botulism toxin, to be ...

A recurring stabbing pain in your heel can make it hard to stand, walk, or exercise. If you have plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain even after months of treatments, it may be time to talk with a ...

Traditional hands-on massage techniques for approaches to plantar fasciitis include a mix of myofascial (or light, sustained pressure) and deep-tissue massage to both the painful and surrounding areas ...

Plantar fasciitis can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in one or both heels. You can often treat this condition at home with ice, rest, supportive braces, and over-the-counter pain relief. If your ...

Your plantar fascia is the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot and supports the structure of your arch. (Photo Credit: JOHN BAVOSI/Science Source) Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs A ...