Explaining in detail: Dr Ramanathan describes that the pain in the heel of plantar fasciitis sufferers are usually felt on the bottom of the heel and is most intense with the first steps of the day.
Plantar fasciitis is a common painful disorder affecting the heel and underside of the foot.
It is a disorder of the insertion site of plantar fascia on the bone and is characterized by scarring, inflammation, or structural breakdown of the foot’s plantar fascia. It is often caused by overuse injury of the plantar fascia, increases in exercise, weight or age.
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