Plantar Fasciitis: Heel to toe pain

Overly stretched, tiny tears can lead to inflammation and
pain in the arch of the foot. This condition, called plantar fasciitis, accounts
for nearly 1 million doctor visits per year. Our foot has a thick band of
tissue called fascia that runs from our heel to our toe. This troublesome foot
issue is actually more common in women than men. We need to spend time on our
feet moving, so this foot problem is not conducive to our health.

Contributing Factors

Plantar fasciitis is more common as we age (specifically
between ages 40 and 60) but is also more likely to occur if one is overweight or
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