What it is
The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom surface of your foot. It attaches from the bottom heel bone to your forefoot. When the plantar fascia is over stretched, it causes plantar fasciitis.

How it happens
Heel pain, heel spurs, and arch pain is often the result of plantar fasiitis. When the plantar fascia is excessively stretched, it gets inflamed and can be very discomforting. The most frequent causes of plantar fasciitis are listed below.

• Over-pronation commonly referred to as flat feet that cause the collapsing of the arch.

• A foot with an unusually high arch.

• Increased physical activity.

• Excessive weight bearing down on the foot.

• Shoes that do not fit properly.

A flat foot is the main cause of plantar fasiitis. When a person walks and the arch collapses, the plantar fascia is stretched away from the heel bone.

Pain is usually present in the bottom of the foot, the inside of the foot where the arch and heel meet. When the foot is rested for long periods of time, the plantar fascia returns to its original and comfortable shape. The pain usually is most present after one of these long rests.

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