Plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain, is inflammation and tearing of the fascia, a ligament in the lower part of the foot. It is classically known as causing pain inside the heel in the first step of the morning. Plantar fasciitis is caused by the abnormal mechanics of the foot in combination with poor quality shoes and overuse. Conservative treatments for plantar fasciitis include rest, icing, stretching, heel lift, cleats, weight loss, support shoes, orthotics and night splints. Information on heel pain in
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