Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It occurs when the plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot—becomes inflamed due to overuse or strain Causes and Risk Factors: Inflammation of the plantar fascia Overuse of the plantar fascia Strain on the plantar fascia Pain in the bottom of the foot Tight calf muscles or Achilles tendons Symptoms: Sharp, stabbing pain in the heel (especially in the morning or after rest) Pain worsens after prolonged standing or walking Tightness in the arch of the foot Pain in the bottom of the foot Swelling or tenderness on the bottom of the foot
