Plantar Fasciitis

Causes and Risk Factors: 

• Prolonged standing or walking on hard surfaces 
• High-impact activities like running or jumping 
• Poor footwear lacking arch support 
• 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 
• Swelling or tenderness on the bottom of the foot