Inflammation of the plantar fascia is known as the Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia is the band of tissue running in the bottom of the foot connecting the bones in the heels to the big toe.

Causes of Plantar Fasciitis?

Continuous stretching and irritation of plantar fascia give rise to Plantar Fasciitis. The plantar fascia works as a shock absorber for your foot. It also supports the natural arch of the foot. When there are excessive tension and stretching of the plantar fascia due to various reasons, small tears develop in them. These tears in the fascia make them irritated and inflamed and cause Plantar Fasciitis.

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?

A patient suffering from Plantar Fasciitis can have pain and stiffness in the bottom of the foot while taking first few steps in the morning after getting up from the bed or walking after sitting or standing for a long period of time. After the first few steps, the pain gradually subsides and it returns when you start using your foot after a long period of inertia.

Plantar Fasciitis is different from Calcaneal spur:-

In Calcaneal spur also people get similar kinds of symptoms but both the conditions are different. A calcaneal spur is the bony projection of the heel bone while Plantar Fasciitis results due to the overstretching and irritation of the plantar fascia. X-rays of the feet can confirm the diagnosis.