PAINFUL STEPs

by **pegasus202** Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:35 am

Plantar fasciitis is the most common form of foot and heel pain. the plantar fascia is a long fibrous ligament and tissue that extends from your heel pain,down the base of your foot and into the toes. this fascia stretches with every step and as it gets torn or injured, pain and inflammation results. there are a number of causes for plantar fasciitis. the plantar fascia ligament is like a rubber band and loosens and contracts with movement. it also absorbs significant weight and pressure and therefore,with overuse can easily become injured. athletes are particularly prone to plantar fasciitis and commonly suffer from it. excessive running,jumping or other activities can easily place repetitive or excessive stress on the tissue and lead to tears and inflammation, resulting in moderate to severe pain. another common cause of plantar fasciitis is arthritis where individuals are prone to joint and tissue inflammation. perhaps what impacts most of us, is wearing incorrect shoes.