Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick band of tissue on the bottom of your foot (the fascia) becomes overstretched or experiences excessive strain caused by repetitive stress from activities like standing or running.
This constant stretching and strain of the plantar fascia can lead to chronic degeneration, or the development of small tears in the fascia fibers, particularly where the fascia connects to the heel bone. In addition to tears, ultrasound evaluations often show calcifications, and thickening of the plantar fascia.
SYMPTOMS
Ignoring plantar fasciitis may result in chronic heel pain that hinders your regular activities. Changing the way you walk as a way to relieve plantar
fasciitis pain might lead to foot, knee, hip or back problems.
Plantar fasciitis typically starts gradually with mild pain at the heel bone often referred to as a stone bruise. You’re more likely to feel it after (not during) exercise. The pain classically occurs right after getting up in the morning and after a period of sitting.
If you don’t treat plantar fasciitis, it may become a chronic condition. You may not be able to keep up your level of activity, and you may develop symptoms of foot, knee, hip, and back problems because plantar fasciitis can change the way you walk.
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