Self-care tips for plantar fasciitis (heel pain)

This is one stretch you can do to reduce tension on the plantar fascia, the band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot. — Filepic

Most runners will run into a case of plantar fasciitis occasionally, and this heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating.

The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot, and plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain.