The good news? Treatment for plantar fasciitis usually doesn't require surgery. Stretching and specific exercises are first-line options for both treatment and prevention of the injury.

The good news? Treatment for plantar fasciitis usually doesn't require surgery. Stretching and specific exercises are first-line options for both treatment and prevention of the injury.

As a runner, I’ve dealt with my fair share of foot-related injuries over the years, such as the persistent pain of plantar fasciitis. The dull ache along the bottom of your foot can pose a ...

Someone with plantar fasciitis may have pain and stiffness on the bottom of the foot, near the heel. The pain is often strongest first thing in the morning. It also can feel worse after standing or ...

Ease off on any aggravating exercise and cross train instead. ‘Whatever you do, don't wear high heels,’ says Smith-Rewse. ‘If you have plantar fasciitis, high heels will make it worse.’ ...

While group training can be beneficial, many thrive with the individual attention of one-on-one sessions. I've developed well-rounded routines that include strength, stability, and mobility exercises ...

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“Plantar fasciitis is inflammation at the insertion of the plantar fascia as well as pain along the arch of the foot.” Spector told HuffPost via email. “The plantar fascia, [which] is a ligament that ...