Stabbing pain on the bottom of your foot near your heel, which is worse first thing in the morning? Feet feel very stiff when climbing stairs? Pain in your foot after exercising?
You may have Plantar Fasciitis, a condition that affects the plantar fascia, a band of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, from the heel to the toe. Plantar Fasciitis is a chronic condition in which the plantar fascia becomes inflamed, causing pain. It usually affects just one foot, but it can affect both feet. Some people describe the pain as dull, while others experience a sharp pain, and some feel a burning or ache on the bottom of the foot. Click here for more information.