Plantar fasciitis is a frustrating condition that plagues runners of all abilities and is almost as common as runner’s knee. As the heel bone is the largest in the foot, it bears all of the body’s weight. Essentially the heel withstands a lot of stress with each step.
The pain of this condition may cause you to try to walk on your toes, or alter your running stride and gait which will cause further damage and may cause a problem to develop in your healthy foot. Gait changes in running may also lead to ankle, knee, hip or back pain.
Common Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms
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Morning heel and bottom of the foot pain with the initial steps
Pain at the bottom of the foot after a period of rest
Pain on the bottom of the foot and around the heel
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August 28th, 2010 at 11:56 am
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August 29th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Thank you for the comment. I believe Aaron Ross actually tore his planar fascia. The plantar fascia is a very thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. This band of tissue is what creates the arch of the foot. When the fascia is overstretched or overused, it can become inflamed. When the fascia is inflamed, it can be painful and make walking more difficult. This inflammation is planar fasciitis.