# What is Plantar Fasciitis?

> Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the long band of connective tissue running from the heel to the ball of the foot. Contact us today to learn more.

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**Plantar fasciitis** is an inflammation of the long band of connective tissue running from the heel to the ball of the foot. **Plantar fasciitis** affects women more than men. This can cause the bottom of the [**heel**](https://www.urgentfootcare.com/heel-pain) and [**arch**](https://www.urgentfootcare.com/arch-painstrain) to become painful.

## Statistics:

* **Plantar fasciitis** is the most common causes of plantar heel pain
* 73% of patients with heel pain are diagnosed with either plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome
* 15% of patients who see a podiatrist complain of heel pain
* 90% of those who suffer from **plantar fasciitis** respond to nonsurgical care
* 83.5% of patients with **plantar fasciitis** experience pain with their first steps in the morning
* **Plantar fasciitis** can occur with or without a [**heel spur**](https://www.urgentfootcare.com/heel-spurs) present.

## Causes of Plantar Fasciitis:

* Stretching the long band of tissue that connects the heel and the ball of the foot
* Muscle imbalance
* Bone deformity
* Obesity
* Trauma
* Tightness of the muscles on the back of the leg.

## What can you do?

* Warm-up and stretch properly before exercise
* [**Wear appropriate shoe gear**](https://www.urgentfootcare.com/custom-orthotics)
* RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

## What will a Podiatric Physician do for you?

* Perform a physical examination
* Perform [**x-ray evaluation**](https://www.urgentfootcare.com/our-services)
* Recommend taping
* Prescribe orthotic devices
* Prescribe appropriate medications
* Administer injections
* Perform [**surgery**](https://www.urgentfootcare.com/surgical-care) if necessary.

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