Inflammation of the plantar fascia causes swelling, tenderness and pain at the base of the foot. Pain develops gradually and is usually felt as a constant, dull ache at the bottom of the heel. Plantar fasciitis pain is usually worse when you get out of bed in the morning or during the first steps after sitting for a long period of time. While you are standing or walking, you may sometimes feel a sharp, stabbing pain in the heel.

Pain associated with Plantar Fasciitis can easily disturb your regular physical activities and even your normal daily activity. If you recognize any of these symptoms, you should seek immediate treatment or you risk aggravating your injury.

With the aid of conservative treatment, the body usually repairs small plantar fascia tears naturally. Therefore, it can be easy to control the inflammatory process and even reverse the damage to the plantar fascia.

The vast majority of cases of plantar fasciitis resolve within a few months. Conservative treatments include rest, stretching, ice massage, deep massage or wearing night splints or custom orthotics to provide foot support.