Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain. It is inflammation and/or micro-tears of the ligament that connects your heel to the ball off the foot. This inflammation can cause pain in your heel, arch, or the ball of your foot. Pain in this area is caused by prolonged standing, decreased calf flexibility, increased body weight, and having flat feet. The purpose of this thick band of tissue is to support the foot. When this tissue is overused and s