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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot connecting your heel bone to your toes.

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Typical Recovery Time
Most improve within 6-12 months with consistent treatment

🔍 Symptoms

  • Stabbing heel pain with first steps in the morning
  • Pain after long periods of standing
  • Pain after exercise (not during)
  • Heel tenderness
  • Tight Achilles tendon

⚡ Common Causes

  • High-impact activities like running
  • Flat feet or high arches
  • Obesity
  • Jobs that require long periods of standing
  • Improper footwear

💊 Treatment Options

1Stretching exercises for calf and plantar fascia
2Supportive footwear and orthotics
3Ice therapy
4Anti-inflammatory medications
5Physical therapy
6Corticosteroid injections in severe cases

🚨 When to See a Doctor

See a doctor if heel pain is severe, sudden, or accompanied by swelling or numbness.

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