Some people may need an injection (shot) of steroid medicine, which can help reduce swelling and pain. It’s rare that someone would need surgery for plantar fasciitis. After plantar fasciitis gets ...

As a runner, I’ve dealt with my fair share of foot-related injuries over the years, such as the persistent pain of plantar fasciitis. The dull ache along the bottom of your foot can pose a ...

New Jersey and treats athletes and other people with plantar fasciitis, says wooden foot rollers, as well as vibrating plastic rollers, can help release the plantar fascia. As with the water ...

Plantar fasciitis, a common condition, can often result from inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. This can cause pain in the foot’s ...

Roll a hard hockey ball or water bottle under your foot to help stretch and release the plantar fascia tissue. Initially, these stretches can help to relieve pain before you build in some longer ...

Horizon Health is increasing its podiatry services with the addition of a second full-time physician. Dr. Anna Ballard joins Dr. Brittany Wojnicki in the Horizon Health Podiatry Department. Both ...

Heel discomfort is one of the most common types of foot pain, and it tends to be more common in women. While it's true that ...

Hold for 10 to 15 seconds, then release. Switch sides. Do 5 to 10 repetitions per foot daily. Tight calves can pull on your Achilles tendon and plantar fascia, contributing to plantar fasciitis pain.

Davis was downgraded to out 40 minutes before tipoff due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Coach JJ Redick said after the Lakers’ 102-101 victory that Davis was held out of the game “out of an ...