10 Causes of Foot Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #7: Plantar Fasciitis
Connecting the heel bone to our toes is a band of thick, web-like ligament. This helps us to walk by helping to provide support for the arch of our feet. It helps bridge the gap while providing a strong yet flexible platform that we can put our weight on. It can become inflamed and this can be very painful for the patient in a condition that we know as Plantar Fasciitis.
Plantar Fasciitis is particularly common among athletes that put a lot of strain on this ligament. It is also more likely to occur in people that are overweight. It can sometimes be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and therapy, although surgery may be required in some cases.
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