| Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia is | | | | More than 90% of people enjoy a full recovery from |
| extended due to elevated or excessive activity, | | | | plantar fasciitis symptoms within one year of the |
| inadequate foot biomechanics or in combined with the | | | | start of non-invasive treatment. Only in the worst |
| normal aging process. The function of the plantar | | | | cases is surgery necessary. Surgery should only be |
| fascia is to help absorb shock and support the arch | | | | considered where everything else has failed. Only |
| of the foot. The plantar fascia is generally | | | | patients who have followed a well-structured |
| overextended repeatedly before any noticible pain | | | | non-invasive course of treatment for at least 9 |
| starts. The pain is caused by recurring very small | | | | months should think about surgery for plantar fasciitis. |
| tears occurring in the plantar fascia, normally where it | | | | Furthermore, prior to consenting to a surgery, |
| attaches to the heel bone. | | | | patients should fully comprehend both the possible |
| Surgery is rarely needed to treat plantar fasciitis. | | | | risks and gains of surgery for plantar fasciitis. |