| Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia is | | | | fascia, usually where it attaches to the heel itself. |
| strained as a result of increased or excessive activity, | | | | This leads to swelling, pain in the heel, and possible |
| deficient foot biomechanics or in combined with the | | | | visible bruising where the plantar fascia joins the heel. |
| usual aging process. The function of the plantar fascia | | | | The pain is generally felt at the underside of the heel, |
| is to act as a shock absorber and support the arch | | | | generally on the interior (inside) of the heel, but may |
| of the foot. The plantar fascia is typically strained | | | | also come about in the arch of the foot itself or |
| time and again before any pain is obvious. The pain is | | | | further forwards nearer the ball of the foot. |
| caused by recurring tiny tears occurring in the plantar | | | | |