Plantar fascia release, or plantar fasciotomy, is a type of outpatient foot surgery in which small incisions are made in the plantar fascia to relieve severe heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. The ...

It usually feels a little better after walking for a few minutes. The pain may feel dull or sharp when stepping on the sore heel. When there’s too much pressure on the plantar fascia, it can get ...

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 ...

This is because plantar fascia is a degenerative process. Also, tissue granulation and micro tears can lead to plantar fascia, and these occur with age. Excess body weight increases the mechanical ...

Stretching is one of the fastest and most reliable pain relief methods for plantar fasciitis. When you have plantar fasciitis, it’s common to have tightness in a number of places, says Schuyler ...

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that results in pain in the foot’s sole and heel, potentially hindering prolonged periods of standing or walking. One of the most effective strategies to ...

Dr. Eileen Li (@anew.acu), a licensed physical therapist at Anew Integrative Acupuncture in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, says that her method can help with bunions, plantar fasciitis and general ...