plantar fasciitis is named after the thick tissue (fascia) at the bottom of our feet (called the plantar surface). when feet are over-used or over-stretched from running sports poorly-fitted shoes or even normal walking this surface can become painful and inflamed hence the “itis” in the name (“itis” means inflammation). this condition is one of the most commonly diagnosed foot disorders usually treated with orthotic shoe inserts anti-inflammatory medications ice compresses or special exercises. sometimes just a change in shoes with a better arch support will do the trick.
what is plantar fasciitis?