Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Plantar Fasciitis is a relatively common condition involving recurrent heel pain that occurs in a particular manner. Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia (aponeurosis), which can occur due to repetitive use from overuse or from an injury. In this lesson, we discuss the heel pain in Plantar Fasciitis, how it feels and the pattern of pain. We also discuss how Plantar Fasciitis is diagnosed and how it is treated by clinicians.

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[UrGuru]

The best explanation for plantar fasciitis. Thank you very much. I recently increased my running mileage after resting for a few months and then I started getting pain after that. I stopped all activity post that but now I feel a small lump on my feet near the heel whenever I touch my feet to the ground. Though its plainless I can clearly feel the sensation and it irritates me a lot

[vitovox]

This is by far the most thorough and accurate explanation I found so far … I have this condition and I hope I will get rid of it

[iimrank]

most informative video on youtube regarding Plantar Fasciitis (heel Pain). Thank you

[sadshyguygaming]

So everyone always mentions the heel pain, more commonly experienced when first stepping out of bed. But my pain is ONLY in the mid part of the plantar fascia and not at the heel. Using the diagram at 5:20, on diagram B. my pain is in the long narrow section or on diagram C. the 14% area. And to be more specific it's more between the dot and 14% half of that section. With no heel pain. And the times I experience this pain is in short spikes of pain when walking when my foot is about to leave the ground behind me with my heel in the air and my toes still touching the ground or about to lift off the ground. So I am not sure if what I am experiencing is plantar fasciitis, I assumed that it was. I am not sure if the percentages in that diagram are areas where people experience pain instead of the heel pain or in combination with the heel pain.

[ogpwr]

How does stretching help with the healing process if the condition is caused ny microtears of the structure? Seems to me that stretchibg would cause more tearing.

[Roy-uddb]

This is the best explanation on YT by a mile. Thank you.

[cazarilolsen]

Thanks, I have had this off and on but never had it explained as well as you do.

[mr.r]

I got operated on both feet no more pain 😊

[Anne_Onymous]

I've had plantar fascia release on both feet and heel spurs removed. I have since religiously worn high arch orthotics (which have helped with my foot and knee pain). But now I'm hearing all this conflicting info claiming arch supports are bad for you, etc, etc. And that the longer you wear them, the worse it is because your foot gets weaker and stiffer. The arguments for both sides make sense. I don't know what to do =/

[frankenz]

As a seronegative spondyloarthropathy patient, this condition was some of the first symptoms of it that manifested almost thirty years ago.

[adi-]

I had a problem with plantar fascitis and plantar fasciitis. the pain lasted for about a year. it hurt so bad that I thought about amputating my leg. I tried various therapies - wave therapy, plasma therapy with my own blood, started using orthopedic insoles, went to physical therapy, bought massage balls, received cortisine injections, tens device, night splint. nothing helped. THE ONLY THING THAT HELPED WAS A HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND THAT "HEKLA LAVA E LAVA, D30 or some other potency, tablets

[Sushi]

OMG! I spent the day at the hospital yesterday for other markers besides my heel. I was all over this large hospital. By the time I got home 7 hrs. Later, I was in such pain, the tears just ran! I have a lot of allergies to pain medication, and the best I could do was Tyrol. Even though I have OxyContin, I can’t take it stops and slows my breathing.
But boy is it painful. Can’t wait to see the doc, but scared to death of that shot 😂😱😱😱😱😱😱

[LauraYT]

Am currently suffering with this & must of watched every single video on YT. No one seems to have the answers how to get rid… the stretches don’t touch the sides 😖 it’s super draining!!

[omarmohtady]

I’m running 70 miles a week. I can run through this pain in the heal. Should I? Or will I just injure myself. I need to get through this please let me know thank you very much

[cindylandry]

Heel pain can also be caused from knots in the mid calves.

[DarkManBeatzUrFace]

I have plantar fascitis from walkinh alot it only hurts when i put alot of pressure on it like running but its much easier to walk but its very uncomfortable

[RichRich]

First time I was hiking with stiff soled boots so the pf was heavily burdened. 2nd time because I neglected to stretch the calf muscles.

[wanderingtwin]

I had my first injection yesterday, and it was the most painful thing, but what hurts almost as bad is that by the next morning I am still hurting, the shot didnt last even 24 hours. what a waste of time, money, and extra pain. I will do surgery before I try anything else, just fix it and be done. Peace

[alaaatef]

Is it curable? I have used NSAIDS for 2 weeks they completely remove the pain but their side effects are HORRIBLE. I stopped after 2 weeks thinking that they are only symptomatic treatment. Should I try for 6 weeks?

[lucybeaumont]

This is a fantastic summary of this foot pathology, super helpful during my Podiatric MSK module! Thank you so much :)